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Domain Name Management

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), based in Cardiff, conducted a procurement process for the provision of domain name management services. This tender, categorised under 'services' and specifically related to software package and information systems, sought a supplier to offer a resilient 24/7 service to manage domain names, including emergency response services. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 29th February 2024. The awarded contract has a value of GBP 200,000, awarded to Safenames Ltd, located in Milton Keynes.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in domain name management and administration software. The process saw a competitive field with 8 bids submitted, indicating a strong demand. Companies with robust capabilities in providing 24/7 support and emergency services, as well as experience in managing generic and country code top-level domains, are well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities to expand their portfolio and client base.

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Notice Title

Domain Name Management

Notice Description

To provide a resilient (24x7x365) service to manage our domain names, with 24 hour out of hours emergency response services.A domain name registrar for the Buyers organisation, enabling the buyer to renew all generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and required Country Code TLDs (ccTLD) held in the Buyers portfolios. Provide access to and amend DNS entries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146122
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146122
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFENAMES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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