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Content Delivery Network

Government Digital Service

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15 Jul 2025 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has concluded a procurement process for a Content Delivery Network (CDN) under the tender ID WP2263. This contract, awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, focuses on the provision of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support, within the IT industry category. With services concentrated in London at the postcode SW1A 2BQ, the procurement process has moved through to the 'Award' stage, as it was completed on 19th June 2025. It had an initial tender period ending on 11th April 2025, with the contract running from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement method was selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement with a contract value of £692,760.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and CDNs, particularly those capable of enhancing website performance through distributed networks of servers. The procurement's call-off from a framework agreement suggests accessibility for organisations already within such frameworks, presenting business growth avenues for SMEs well-versed in cybersecurity and content delivery. The Government Digital Service's focus on SMEs indicates an inclusive opportunity tailored to small and medium enterprises. As urban centres, particularly London, drive this contract, businesses with strong capabilities in servicing metropolitan digital infrastructure could find significant prospects in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content Delivery Network

Notice Description

To provide Content Delivery Network services to Government Digital Service. A CDN is a distributed network of servers located across various geographic locations. It delivers website content from the nearest server to the end user for faster load times and improved performance, it provides security measures like DDoS protection, SSL/TLS encryption, and web application firewalls (WAFs) to safeguard against cyber threats and enhance the overall security of the GOV.UK website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ff8ba9a-646f-4be4-a74e-c76b9bf3b4b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5ba7b3-8bb8-45a7-a3d7-41f04c943746
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
SME

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
£692,760 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£692,760 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
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
Government Digital Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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