Award

Anti-Distribution Denial of Service (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Apr 2018 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions seeking services related to Anti-Distribution Denial of Service, worth £1,642,694, as part of a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 25 May 2017 and concluded on 4 May 2019. The procurement is now complete, and the contract was awarded on 5 May 2017, with an official publication date for transparency on 18 April 2018. The main installation location is Leeds, England, falling under the administration services industry category.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and cybersecurity services, particularly those focusing on Denial of Service prevention solutions. While this specific contract has been awarded to Akamai Technologies Ltd, similar future opportunities are likely to arise. Businesses that are adept at delivering large-scale technology services and innovative security solutions would be well-suited to compete in upcoming tenders within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anti-Distribution Denial of Service (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Notice Description

Anti-Distribution Denial of Service (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79dc20b1-ea57-40e6-bc3e-a5006c22616b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec9e0fba-6aa3-41ac-8ad2-f5c62d9b9ca5
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,642,694 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,642,694 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2017 - 4 May 2019 1-2 years
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
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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
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
Not specified
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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