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AwardUpdate

23 Jun 2026 at 06:51

AwardUpdate

19 Aug 2025 at 10:19

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contracting process led by the Home Office involves the CLS Project_9830 for Law Enforcement Domain Name Service Hosting (LECN DNS). This service-oriented contract falls under the internet network industry category and spans multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and the British Oversea Territories, among others. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has been marked as complete, with the contract period starting on 30th May 2025 and concluding on 30th May 2030. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 29th May 2025, and the award notice was published on 24th June 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for technology service providers capable of handling complex internet network demands. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to engage with this project as the procurement favours their inclusion. With a contract value of approximately £9 million, businesses offering specialised domain name services could scale operations and establish long-term partnerships with the Home Office. The engagement in this contract allows businesses to fortify their portfolio in public sector internet services across diverse jurisdictions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CLS Project_9830 Law Enforcement Domain Name Service Hosting (LECN DNS)

Notice Description

Law Enforcement Domain Name Service Hosting (LECN DNS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c0e6583-85f2-44c4-a0a5-f0fd5c7e22ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86270e5f-5b25-4309-b8d6-e512ccef3d7d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,014,317 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 30 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMINET

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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