Award

PSN - core services

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

04 May 2021 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PSN - core services" contract, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, focuses on providing domain name system (DNS) services to enable secure electronic communication among government users of the public services network. This public procurement falls under the category of Integrated Telecommunications Services (CPV 64227000) and is located in Newport, UK. The contract is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2023. The total contract value is £24,626.70, awarded to Nominet, after a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 25 January 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those that can provide integrated DNS solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the contract's specification encouraging SME involvement, particularly those capable of meeting the technical requirements and understanding government systems. Businesses focusing on secure electronic communications or similar service offerings could particularly benefit from this procurement, leveraging their expertise to align with governmental needs.

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Notice Title

PSN - core services

Notice Description

Domain name system (DNS) services that allow government users of the public services network to send electronic information securely.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d426709-8b60-4114-a6f5-4750285e20b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6932a9-ad0a-4bd1-95b1-a78d7662ceb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,934 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 1-2 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMINET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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