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SSL Certificates 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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27 Jul 2026 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SSL Certificates 2026" was managed by the Department for Work and Pensions, an established UK governmental body based in Manchester. This tender, classified under "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" with the CPV code 72000000, focused on public certificate services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement and has reached the award stage, with the award date being 23 July 2026. The total contract value amounts to £670,000, with the contract period running from 18 August 2026 to 17 August 2028, and was awarded to Network Integration Technologies Ltd T/A ITogether.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in delivering consulting, software development, and internet support. The Department for Work and Pensions, prioritising engagement with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offers a favourable opportunity for smaller businesses capable of providing high-quality SSL certificates and related services. Companies looking to expand their public sector portfolio or those seeking to establish a foothold in government contracts would benefit from pursuing similar procurement opportunities. The emphasis on SMEs indicates a potential for businesses operating in niche IT sectors to effectively compete and secure future contracts in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSL Certificates 2026

Notice Description

Public Certificate Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fae0c89-6869-4ec3-9634-946616ce507e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b574bb-dfdd-4afb-9167-58d7b63e2759
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£670,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£354,963 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK INTEGRATION TECHOLOGIES LTD T/A ITOGETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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