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Cloud Virtual Private Network Provision

OFSTED

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19 Jul 2022 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

OFSTED, located in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Cloud Virtual Private Network Provision" (CON 1269), which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement was initiated through a selective process, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is valued at approximately £270,765. The tender period concluded on 31 May 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 1 November 2022 and last until 31 October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in IT services and cloud solutions, particularly those specialising in Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies. Given the growing demand for secure internet connectivity in the public sector, businesses capable of delivering innovative cloud-based solutions would be well-positioned to compete effectively, leveraging the experience gained from this contract to expand their presence in the market.

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Notice Title

Cloud Virtual Private Network Provision

Notice Description

Provision of a Cloud Virtual Private Network (VPN) (2022)CON 1269

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbaff20e-ad5e-48c6-b7f1-cf6e7e26cf09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d0b26d-8dec-4fa3-817f-94b12e23ef2c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,765 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,764 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 2-3 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7BR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUD DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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