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Horizon SSL Certificates x 6

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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22 Oct 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate, based in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of security software to supply DigiCert subscriptions. The contract, titled "Horizon SSL Certificates x 6," involves the provision of Organisation Validated (OV) SSL Certificates. This procurement falls under the industry category of Security Software Packages (CPV code: 48730000) and involves a contract value of £12,000. The procurement was completed through a call-off from a framework agreement (G-Cloud 14) and was awarded on 9th October 2025. The procurement process utilised a selective method, and the operational contract period spans from 2nd October 2025 to 1st October 2027, with certificates to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing security software solutions. The Planning Inspectorate’s procurement indicates a preference for working with SMEs, which enhances the prospects for smaller companies to engage in the supply of such technical services. Businesses specialising in security software and holding the necessary certification capabilities would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders within the public sector, providing avenues for expanding their client base and enhancing their market presence, particularly in the field of digital security solutions.

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Notice Title

Horizon SSL Certificates x 6

Notice Description

Call-Off Contract awarded via Lot 2: Cloud Software of G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) to supply a DigiCert subscription comprising six (6) x Organisation Validated (OV) Certificate Secure Site Standard SSL Certificates and one (1) x Organisation Validated (OV) Certificate Secure Site Wildcard SSL Certificate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8218b2e4-5bb3-4d57-9ce1-2fce6f374c3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884a25ae-4842-4de3-8e9d-12ddd02be964
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 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
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
Julie Oakes
Contact Email
procurement@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07989426894

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFENAMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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