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KPSN PSN DNS (RM6167)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Dec 2024 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the award stage for the tender titled "KPSN PSN DNS (RM6167)". The contract falls under the "Postal and telecommunications services" industry category (CPV code 64000000) and is intended to serve 14 Councils within Kent, UK. The procurement process culminated on the 5th of December, 2024, with the contract awarded to Nominet UK. This contract was procured via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6167 using a limited procurement method without prior publication, justified as outside the scope of application of the directive. The main procurement category for this tender is services.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and telecommunications services, particularly those equipped to handle Public Sector Network (PSN) DNS services. Participating in such contracts can enhance a company's credentials and visibility in the public sector, fostering potential for additional contracts. Firms with robust experience in public service networks and strong technical capabilities, similar to Nominet UK, would be especially well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. The transparency afforded by awarding this contract via the Crown Commercial Services framework also benefits businesses by providing clear criteria and a defined procurement pathway.

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Notice Title

KPSN PSN DNS (RM6167)

Notice Description

KPSN (Kent Public Service Network), a partnership created and managed by Kent County Council (contracting authority), has awarded this contract to Nominet UK for the requirement of PSN DNS services. Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6167. Award notice published for transparency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

KPSN (Kent Public Service Network), a partnership created and managed by Kent County Council (contracting authority), has awarded this contract to Nominet UK for the requirement of PSN DNS services to 14 Councils in Kent. Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6167. Award notice published for transparency.

Procurement Information

The contract was procured through the Crown Commercial Services RM6167 framework to a single awarded supplier and therefore no prior publication was needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c26c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039175-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Daniel Medley
Contact Email
daniel.medley@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000410257

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMINET

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