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Provision of Secure File Transfer Service (MoveIT)

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), located in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a secure file transfer service known as MoveIT. The contract, officially awarded on the 20th of March 2026, falls under the industry category of file security software development services (CPV code 72212731) and is valued at £400,000. This procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098). With the potential for a 12-month extension, the service contract is set to commence on the 1st of April 2026 and could extend until the 31st of March 2031, if the contract extension is exercised.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering secure file transfer solutions, to enhance their market presence and collaborate with a prominent government agency. While the contract has been awarded to Boxxe Ltd, businesses that qualify as SMEs could have found this opportunity suitable, given the procurement's provisions. Engaging in such frameworks can provide long-term growth and stability, enabling companies to establish themselves as trusted suppliers in the public sector arena.

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Notice Title

Provision of Secure File Transfer Service (MoveIT)

Notice Description

MoveIT is the approved ONS file transfer system. Partner organisations will be given access when needed to transfer files into the ONS, which is used as an input into statistical work. sourced through CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2 RM6098 & governed by PCR 20215. Contract includes a 12 month extension. Current End date: 31/03/2030 IF extension taken, end date: 31/03/2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b9b8c15-a4b3-4d51-9272-cf61ae8c071d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22dddd4c-2603-429b-86f4-98eb3bc193c0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212731 - File security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
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

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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