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title: "DWP Public Services Network DNS"
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# DWP Public Services Network DNS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1938b36c-d62d-4e70-8b21-f6e0fc9279ad

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded the procurement process for the "DWP Public Services Network DNS" project. This procurement falls under the Information Technology Services category and involves the provision of Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) services, which are integral for secure digital communication within the government and the wider public sector. The contract, valued at GBP 572,429.80, covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including the tender period ending on 1st December 2024 and the contract period spanning from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, given its suitability criteria. Firms specialising in information technology services, especially those with capabilities in DNS and secure data transfers, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The awarded contract to Nominet UK exemplifies the potential for businesses with a robust track record and scalability to secure substantial government contracts, enabling further expansion and elevation of their industry status.

## Notice

Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) services that reconcile website names and their underlying IP addresses allowing the government and the wider public sector to send digital information securely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c14cff-1954-40ae-8090-5fd7dcb81e2b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £572,429 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £572,429 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c14cff-1954-40ae-8090-5fd7dcb81e2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c14cff-1954-40ae-8090-5fd7dcb81e2b
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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