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Provision of Domain Data Feeds

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has concluded a tender process for the "Provision of Domain Data Feeds." This procurement, categorised under Software Consultancy Services (CPV code 72266000), addresses the need for a comprehensive data feed containing DNS and domain-related hygiene issues and vulnerabilities. The contract covers numerous locations, including the United Kingdom, various British territories, several European countries, and global regions. The contracting process commenced with the tender period ending on 17th October 2023, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2025, valued at £524,118. The procurement method used is G-Cloud, a UK Government initiative aimed at simplifying the procurement of IT services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in IT security, particularly those with expertise in domain and DNS vulnerability management. Although the awarded supplier for this contract is Hardenize Limited, the scope of similar tenders likely provides ample opportunities for other IT consultancy firms to grow their business by addressing critical cybersecurity needs in public sector domains. Companies adept at providing comprehensive, security-focused software consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in these highly specialised tenders, contributing to the robustness and safety of government digital infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Provision of Domain Data Feeds

Notice Description

This variation covers the continuation of services currently being provided which includes access to a data feed containing DNS and domain-related hygiene issues and vulnerabilities up until the 31st of October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cc361f6-8e5e-43ae-9349-663a77a5b799
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedb40dc-9eee-449f-8c03-8dfecaed33da
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - G cloud
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£524,118 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£524,118 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARDENIZE

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