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VPN FirePower

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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27 Jan 2025 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs has completed the procurement process for the "VPN FirePower" project, which falls under the IT services industry category, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The project location is the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage being the award phase, confirmed on 20 January 2025. The contract was valued at £30,431 and was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited, a large-scale business. The procurement process was initiated through a direct, single tender action, as the requirements fell below the threshold. The contract duration is from 22 January 2025 to 21 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in VPN infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Although this particular contract was awarded to a large enterprise, similar future opportunities can benefit SMEs and larger IT service providers looking to expand their portfolios with government projects. Businesses prepared to provide high-quality, reliable IT support and development services will be well-suited to compete for such tenders, enhancing their growth through sustained engagement with government clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VPN FirePower

Notice Description

VPN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59f44ade-5891-4062-b178-bc05de75ff75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce4824a-8807-4901-b89a-8af853f50fbf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£30,431 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,431 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

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