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Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX: Certification Programme: DDoS

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09 Jun 2021 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and pertains to the Covid-19 Certification Programme for a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) solution. This contract is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, with a budget of £50,000. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 May 2021, and the contract was awarded to Akamai Technologies Ltd for the period from 14 May to 13 July 2021, based in Leeds, England.

This opportunity can serve as a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those equipped to handle cybersecurity solutions. Given the growing importance of digital security in public health initiatives, companies with robust experience in DDoS protection and related software development are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The competitive landscape is ripe for large-scale firms capable of delivering complex IT services efficiently.

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Notice Title

Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX: Certification Programme: DDoS

Notice Description

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) for Covid-19 Certification Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-672d6aa6-38a0-4d01-997a-57cae1414fb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a609d53b-e8b3-409b-94d6-c91c08d94ea0
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
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2021 - 13 Jul 2021 1-6 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
DHSC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7PD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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