Planning

DNS Management Solution Request for Information

JISC

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Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a public authority in sub-central government located in Bristol, UK, is initiating a procurement process for a DNS Management Solution. This process, currently in the planning stage, is designed to refresh Jisc's DNS infrastructure, aiming for a secure, scalable, and integrated solution. The market engagement exercise will conclude on 8 January 2026, with further notification expected by 1 March 2026. Though any evaluation or award will not result from this process, it will inform a future procurement strategy possibly commencing from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.

This preliminary engagement offers substantial opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in internet domain names and related IT consultancy, software development, and support services. As the process seeks to gather industry insights for a suitable route to market, businesses adept at providing innovative DNS management solutions with security and scalability will find this an ideal prospect for contribution and potential future collaboration. Organisations focusing on serving voluntary, community, and social enterprises are particularly encouraged, highlighting the favourable landscape for varied, dynamic businesses to leverage their expertise with Jisc.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNS Management Solution Request for Information

Notice Description

Jisc is undertaking a refresh of its DNS infrastructure and seeks a solution that delivers a secure, scalable, and integrated experience for our members. This is an information gathering exercise for a DNS management solution. It is neither a selection nor tender exercise; no evaluation, or award will result from this process. Information supplied in this process will be used to support a decision on the most appropriate route to market/viable solution and potentially inform a future procurement process. Further information can be found in the RFI document available on our e-tendering portal.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100582&TID=105830&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079503-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72417000 - Internet domain names

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Rhianna Best
Contact Email
rhianna.best@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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