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Government Connectivity Framework (GCF - for secure email)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Government Connectivity Framework (GCF) for secure email, facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This contract, valued at £421,710, falls under the software package and information systems category with a procurement method classified as selective and being a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 29 March 2019, while the contract commenced on 1 April 2019 and was due to end on 31 March 2020.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of meeting the needs of public sector organisations. Larger companies with experience in public-sector contracts and established reputations in delivering secure email solutions would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tender opportunities arising from the Defra Network and other public bodies.

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Notice Title

Government Connectivity Framework (GCF - for secure email)

Notice Description

The CCS awarded the contract on behalf od all public sector organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df503d32-a749-42ce-bf80-730c67831d0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bc4c92-118d-44ea-bc7a-79778516a31c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£421,710 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£421,710 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VODAFONE

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