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Always on VPN Service

OFSTED

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10 Mar 2022 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Always on VPN Service" has been completed, with OFSTED as the buying organisation. This contract, which falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000), was valued at £54,000 and was awarded to ON DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED. The procurement method followed was selective, as it involved a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services' G-Cloud 12 framework agreement. The contract period will run from 13 March 2022 to 31 October 2022, having been awarded on 4 March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 10 February 2022.

This contracting opportunity represents significant potential for SMEs engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and support. With the focus on always-on VPN services, businesses that provide network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. Engaging with OFSTED and understanding their digital service requirements may facilitate further business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Always on VPN Service

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services(G-Cloud 12) Lot 3: Cloud Support Framework Agreement (RM1557.12). This contract is for the provision of Services for always on VPN Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01ebd564-a6ee-4e9b-8bdc-fed38d707af4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e2c0a4-3cee-499e-9f39-4dcaef9cb39a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7BR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ON DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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