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PSN DNS Service 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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09 Dec 2024 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has finalised the procurement process for the "PSN DNS Service 2025", an essential project within the Information Technology services category. The awarded tender focuses on providing Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) services, ensuring secure transmission of digital information across the government and public sector. The contract, valued at £125,764.4, is a result of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 1st February 2025 and ends on 31st January 2027, covering services in the UK and other regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in network security and DNS services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focus on secure digital communications crucial for public sector operations. With DEFRA as the contracting authority and Nominet as the awarded supplier, businesses in IT solutions have the potential to grow by aligning with government standards and enhancing their portfolio of public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

PSN DNS Service 2025

Notice Description

Connectivity -Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) services that reconcile website names and their underlying IP addresses allowing the government and the wider public sector to send digital information securely. The PSN is the g

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98b4ac48-e08e-42b2-b01c-9d5be4fa02fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eedbe4d-ed1f-49ee-b864-3de392757e66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,764 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,764 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Paul Williams
Contact Email
paul.williams@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMINET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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