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Virtual Private Network licensing and support

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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16 Sep 2018 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Virtual Private Network licensing and support." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on network interfaces and aims to support mobile Virtual Private Network services. The contract, awarded on 14 September 2018, is valued at £121,801 and has a contract period from 19 September 2018 to 4 November 2021. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was active until the deadline of 12 September 2018, with delivery to various regions across the United Kingdom including London, North East, and the South West.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and telecommunications sectors, particularly those equipped to provide VPN solutions and associated support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract attainable due to its suitability for smaller scale operations. Companies with expertise in network infrastructure, software licensing, and ongoing technical support would be particularly competitive contenders for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Private Network licensing and support

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN) and associated support services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f41176e6-ddbd-4c80-8fe8-361e5f5437ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92b0f8fc-5ae6-4dfc-af40-c1c6cff43651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30237110 - Network interfaces

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,801 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,801 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2018 - 4 Nov 2021 3-4 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
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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