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Central Internet Access, Firewall Optimisation and Security Enhancements Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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23 Apr 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located at Caxton House, London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Central Internet Access, Firewall Optimisation, and Security Enhancements Support. This project falls under the industry category of "Networks" with a total contract value of £4,000,000 GBP. The procurement utilised a selective method, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key contracting areas include the United Kingdom and various international regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The contract, awarded to Cybernetica Solutions Ltd, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The award was finalised and published on 23rd April 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the nature of the procurement method. Companies involved in network services, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management stand to benefit significantly. As the contract has been awarded under a selective framework agreement, businesses already within such frameworks are particularly well-positioned to engage with similar opportunities in the future. Cybernetica Solutions Ltd, an SME based in Tamworth, demonstrated its capability and expertise by securing this lucrative contract, illustrating the potential for growth by participating in such government procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Central Internet Access, Firewall Optimisation and Security Enhancements Support

Notice Description

Provision of Central Internet Access, Firewall Optimisation and Security Enhancements Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d27e0d1-abe9-4e03-9773-c6e6631f7837
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1777430-8e96-470d-bdbd-ba60f374bf4b
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBERNETICA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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