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PSN DNS Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Sep 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "PSN DNS Service," was undertaken by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the Greater Manchester Police. This process, classified under IT services, covers consulting, software development, Internet, and support within the services category. The procurement aimed to provide Domain Name Server (DNS) services to enhance communication security for governmental and public sector entities. Procured using a limited method without a prior call for competition, it was a below-threshold purchase falling outside the conventional directive scope. Though initially proceeding to the award stage, the one lot in the tender was eventually cancelled. The contract was signed with Nominet UK on 22nd January 2025 for £12,200 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large IT service providers that specialise in secure DNS and network services. Businesses involved in consulting, software development, and internet services would benefit from engaging in such procurement processes, as they offer potential expansions into government and wider public sector markets. Experienced firms like Nominet UK, which have a track record in deploying scalable DNS solutions, stand a good chance of competing effectively in similar tenders. For businesses looking to grow in the IT services industry, participating in these streamlined procurement processes can open doors to lucrative public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

PSN DNS Service

Notice Description

This agreement provides Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) services that reconcile website names and their underlying IP addresses and allow the government and the wider public sector to send digital information securely. This is a below threshold procurement. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This agreement provides Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) services that reconcile website names and their underlying IP addresses and allow the government and the wider public sector to send digital information securely. This is a below threshold procurement. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Procurement Information

Below threshold procurement and call off from a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058669-2025
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Alison Harper
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMINET

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