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title: "WP1642 Provision of Protective Domain Name System (PDNS) for UK Government and Public Sector"
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# WP1642 Provision of Protective Domain Name System (PDNS) for UK Government and Public Sector

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-238f1830-2cb1-4821-880f-d8970dac7d7a

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the provision of a Protective Domain Name System (PDNS) for the UK Government and public sector, led by the Government Digital Service as the contracting authority. This contract, valued at £4,107,115, fell under the services category specifically focussing on internet services and computer-related services. The award stage was completed on 5th September 2018, with the contract period running from 19th September 2018 to 18th September 2019. The contract was procured through a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and covered delivery across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and internet services, particularly those that can provide innovative and secure domain name solutions. Large technology firms and SMEs with expertise in protective digital services would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders, given their relevance to governmental needs for robust online protection in a politically and financially sensitive environment.

## Notice

To provide Protective Domain Names System (PDNS) for UK Government and Public Sector

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7cea45-9038-41f1-87b3-8bc2d04e3767 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2018 - 18 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,107,115 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,107,115 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| 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

- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7cea45-9038-41f1-87b3-8bc2d04e3767

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7cea45-9038-41f1-87b3-8bc2d04e3767
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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