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title: "Managed Service for SSL Certificates"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08ecb9bb-d0ff-430d-982f-3cf400f4d539"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST"
published: "2017-09-11"
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# Managed Service for SSL Certificates

Buyer: BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08ecb9bb-d0ff-430d-982f-3cf400f4d539

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), specifically the Blood Services South West branch, has successfully completed a procurement process for a managed service for SSL certificates, valued at £30,000. This selective tender was awarded to Safenames Ltd, and the contract period spans from 14 August 2017 to 13 August 2019. The procurement process, classified under information technology services, was initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 21 July 2017. The buying organisation is located at NHSBT Filton, Bristol, England.

This procurement opportunity may foster growth for businesses specialising in digital certificate management and SSL services. Companies with substantial experience in providing IT services, particularly those offering flexible, call-off solutions that can adapt to varying client needs, would be well-placed to compete in this space. The contract's structure allows for ongoing engagements, presenting avenues for service providers to demonstrate their reliability and capability in securing digital environments over the contract period.

## Notice

Awarded contract - NHSBT Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) sought a supplier who was able to provide us with a choice of the SSL/Digital certificates available from a number of major certificate vendors in this market. The managed service is required on a call-off basis - where NHSBT can pick and choose - as per our need and requirements to secure our different domains and websites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc7aaf3-9d44-43f9-ae63-df7a4584c5c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2017 - 13 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFENAMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc7aaf3-9d44-43f9-ae63-df7a4584c5c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc7aaf3-9d44-43f9-ae63-df7a4584c5c5
  11th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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