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Provision of managed PKI infrastructure service for GOV.UK Verify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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01 Apr 2022 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service is inviting bids for the "Provision of managed PKI infrastructure service for GOV.UK Verify". This contract, valued at £63,400, falls under the IT services category and is located in London, England. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 19 September 2021. The contract period spans from 3 October 2021 to 2 October 2023, and the procurement method used was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement.

Opportunities for business growth arise from this tender as it supports companies capable of providing IT services including consulting, software development, and internet support. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, given the emphasis on inclusivity for SMEs in public procurement. Businesses with experience in managing public key infrastructures and those versed in security and identity protection measures would be particularly competitive for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of managed PKI infrastructure service for GOV.UK Verify

Notice Description

GOV.UK Verify runs a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) that enables them to issue, manage and revoke signing and encryption keys across the federation. This is fundamental to the security of the service, protecting users from identity theft and Relying Parties from potential fraud.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0d0ed72-e0c0-4654-86ce-e83b0cf45a21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac5b7e42-4446-4248-b019-1528a98e5d9a
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
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
£63,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2021 - 2 Oct 2023 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jagdip.singh@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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