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WP1908- Provision of managed PKI infrastructure service for GOV.UK Verify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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28 Jan 2021 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WP1908- Provision of managed PKI infrastructure service for GOV.UK Verify" was conducted by the Government Digital Service, located in London, England. This tender falls under the IT services classification, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method utilised was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award value of £31,700. The tender period concluded on 25 September 2020, and the contract commenced on 3 October 2020, set to end on 2 October 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, cybersecurity, and managed infrastructure solutions. Companies with expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and a track record of supporting government or public sector projects would be well-positioned to engage in similar procurement processes. The involvement in developing secure services for users can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also strengthen its reputation in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

WP1908- Provision of managed PKI infrastructure service for GOV.UK Verify

Notice Description

GOV.UK Verify runs a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) that enables them to issue, manage and revoke signing and encryption keys across the federation. This is fundamental to the security of the service, protecting users from identity theft and Relying Parties from potential fraud.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-552a6937-f551-4851-b693-9368b8ac1743
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7871ef-1b73-41a0-9f47-833a7fc15a43
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£31,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2020 - 2 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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