Award

Strategic Cloud Provider

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

30 Jun 2020 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process titled "Strategic Cloud Provider," focusing on services related to secure web gateway, remote access, and internet breakout. The contract was awarded to ZScaler Inc. with a value of £3,006,238, under the category of radio, television, communication, and related equipment. The procurement method used was a direct tender, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 23rd April 2020 and will run until 22nd April 2023. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the award notice published on 30th June 2020.

This procurement presents potential opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunications and related services, especially those specialised in secure web solutions and network services. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), should consider competing for similar future tenders, as the direct procurement method indicates a streamlined decision-making process which could favour innovative solutions from capable suppliers. The ability to deliver services across various locations, including European territories and the UK, is an added advantage for interested bidders.

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Notice Title

Strategic Cloud Provider

Notice Description

This notice is for one single solution for the following services: Secure Web Gateway, Remote Access Service and Internet Breakout

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-305d43e9-bc83-4baf-be7a-d7d7f8b50ed5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84bf455-135c-4563-aece-0463077a4c46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,006,238 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,006,238 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2020 - 22 Apr 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
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

ZSCALER

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