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title: "Strategic Cloud Provider"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-305d43e9-bc83-4baf-be7a-d7d7f8b50ed5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2020-06-30"
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# Strategic Cloud Provider

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-305d43e9-bc83-4baf-be7a-d7d7f8b50ed5

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process titled "Strategic Cloud Provider," focusing on services related to secure web gateway, remote access, and internet breakout. The contract was awarded to ZScaler Inc. with a value of £3,006,238, under the category of radio, television, communication, and related equipment. The procurement method used was a direct tender, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 23rd April 2020 and will run until 22nd April 2023. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the award notice published on 30th June 2020.

This procurement presents potential opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunications and related services, especially those specialised in secure web solutions and network services. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), should consider competing for similar future tenders, as the direct procurement method indicates a streamlined decision-making process which could favour innovative solutions from capable suppliers. The ability to deliver services across various locations, including European territories and the UK, is an added advantage for interested bidders.

## Notice

This notice is for one single solution for the following services: Secure Web Gateway, Remote Access Service and Internet Breakout

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84bf455-135c-4563-aece-0463077a4c46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2020 - 22 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,006,238 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,006,238 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| 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 | ZSCALER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2020 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84bf455-135c-4563-aece-0463077a4c46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84bf455-135c-4563-aece-0463077a4c46
  30th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae908517-b161-41e1-8e46-b37a84def34b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89e4bf5b-9ea8-4317-ab8a-d478806961ac
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dwp.gov.uk

## Provenance

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