Planning

C23801 LECN continuity SD-WAN Services

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Planning

04 Apr 2023 at 14:39

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Feb 2023 at 16:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated a planning stage tender for the procurement of continuity SD-WAN Services under the title "C23801 LECN continuity SD-WAN Services". The procurement process aims to secure a single call-off contract for network encryption services to protect police and law enforcement communications. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 10th August 2023. The total contract value is £50,000,000, and the procurement falls under the main category of services.

This procurement opportunity by the Home Office for SD-WAN services presents a lucrative chance for businesses operating in the wide area network services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their presence in network encryption services would find this tender well-suited for competition. The continuity services being sought after will cater to the need for securing critical communications within the law enforcement community, offering a significant growth opportunity for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C23801 LECN continuity SD-WAN Services

Notice Description

This communication is part of early engagement to support the Home Office objective of sourcing a single call-off contract, delivered by one supplier, as a single Direct Award. The Home Office is considering, without commitment, two Crown Commercial Service frameworks that may offer suitable services from a Direct Award: RM1577.13 G-Cloud 13 and RM3808 Network Services 2, Lot 1. The aim is to procure a contract that provides continuity of network encryption services protecting police and law enforcement community network communications from criminal, hostile state or terrorist penetration. Additional information: The more detailed Early Engagement Notice attached to this communication provides further information about Home Office intentions, activities and timelines. Please note all information is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-471480e8-8bdc-447f-9ed7-6edd327370f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd448f5-a453-48c0-afe2-dfb7d7949486
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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