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title: "Always on VPN Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01ebd564-a6ee-4e9b-8bdc-fed38d707af4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2022-03-10"
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# Always on VPN Service

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01ebd564-a6ee-4e9b-8bdc-fed38d707af4

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Always on VPN Service" has been completed, with OFSTED as the buying organisation. This contract, which falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000), was valued at £54,000 and was awarded to ON DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED. The procurement method followed was selective, as it involved a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services' G-Cloud 12 framework agreement. The contract period will run from 13 March 2022 to 31 October 2022, having been awarded on 4 March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 10 February 2022.

This contracting opportunity represents significant potential for SMEs engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and support. With the focus on always-on VPN services, businesses that provide network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. Engaging with OFSTED and understanding their digital service requirements may facilitate further business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services(G-Cloud 12) Lot 3: Cloud Support Framework Agreement (RM1557.12). This contract is for the provision of Services for always on VPN Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e2c0a4-3cee-499e-9f39-4dcaef9cb39a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ON DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e2c0a4-3cee-499e-9f39-4dcaef9cb39a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e2c0a4-3cee-499e-9f39-4dcaef9cb39a
  10th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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