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PSN DNS Service

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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29 Apr 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has awarded a contract titled "PSN DNS Service" related to the procurement of services under the Crown Commercial Services PSN DNS Services framework (RM6167). The contract, valued at £61,230, is aimed at facilitating information exchange with other public agencies and was signed on 31 March 2021. This procurement falls within the social protection and public order and safety categories, with delivery locations specified as Edinburgh and Glasgow. The evaluation was undertaken through an open procedure, and the contract is currently active, having completed the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering DNS solutions and network services, to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies like Nominet, which have already participated, suggest that well-established firms capable of providing robust, scalable services are preferred. Given the option for contract extension for up to two additional years, competing businesses can plan for sustained engagement with a key governmental body, thus fostering growth and long-term collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSN DNS Service

Notice Description

This notice relates to the direct award of a contract through the CCS PSN Core Services single supplier framework RM6167 Lot 1 PSN DNS Service to enable COPFS to send and receive information to other public agencies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to the direct award of a contract through the CCS PSN Core Services single supplier framework RM6167 Lot 1 PSN DNS Service to enable COPFS to send and receive information to other public agencies. It is a replacement for the expired Government Convergence Framework (GCF) DNS service.

Options: The initial term is 2 years with the option to extend for 2 further years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000652377
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£61,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Ruth Wildgoose
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMINET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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