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Document Reading Authority

HOME OFFICE

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16 Apr 2018 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for the title "Document Reading Authority," which falls under the IT services industry category. This tender involves the commissioning, hosting, and management of a high assurance Root Certificate Authority (CA) with a specific focus on maintaining user control over cryptographic keys. The procurement method used was selective, initiated through a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 28 February 2018. The contract period for the awarded service runs from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2020, and the contract value is £449,646.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those with expertise in certification authority management and cryptographic solutions. Companies with a strong track record in developing secure communications and compliance with stringent audit processes will be well-suited to capitalise on this contract. Given the ongoing need for secure technology solutions, businesses that can demonstrate capabilities in delivering high-assurance services may find a favourable position in competing for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Document Reading Authority

Notice Description

The supplier will commission, host and manage high assurance Root CA using an audited Scheme process. The supplier's PKI Hosted Root CA service will provide a solution built to user's own policy requirements with full control of user's own cryptographic keys, managed from an accredited facility in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57f9aabf-31c7-4f96-ae4a-050119ea798f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fed70f7-64dd-43c0-af9f-ab4c5785c0c5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,646 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR9 1DY
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTRUST DATACARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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