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prj_5051 - Provision of SSL Certificates 2025-26

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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19 May 2025 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "prj_5051 - Provision of SSL Certificates 2025-26" has been completed, with ICS acting on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a catalogue purchase. Interested parties needed to submit tenders by 18th April 2025, marking the end of the tender period. The contract commenced on 19th April 2025 and will conclude on 18th April 2027. The delivery locations for this contract include the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those able to provide SSL certificates. As the procurement method was selective, businesses that can demonstrate solid credentials in software development, consulting, or Internet support stand the best chance of success. The contract suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing an entry point into working with the government on a significant IT project for a two-year period. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified companies to establish a strong relationship with government departments, potentially leading to future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

prj_5051 - Provision of SSL Certificates 2025-26

Notice Description

Provision of SSL Certificates 2025-26 for ICS Digital.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9846916d-6ba5-4a02-9e3c-2033616ef86b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da374e8c-88bd-4699-a12b-6d6bf726b024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£36,069 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2025 - 18 Apr 2027 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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