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title: "PSN - core services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d426709-8b60-4114-a6f5-4750285e20b0"
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# PSN - core services

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d426709-8b60-4114-a6f5-4750285e20b0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PSN - core services" contract, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, focuses on providing domain name system (DNS) services to enable secure electronic communication among government users of the public services network. This public procurement falls under the category of Integrated Telecommunications Services (CPV 64227000) and is located in Newport, UK. The contract is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2023. The total contract value is £24,626.70, awarded to Nominet, after a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 25 January 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those that can provide integrated DNS solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the contract's specification encouraging SME involvement, particularly those capable of meeting the technical requirements and understanding government systems. Businesses focusing on secure electronic communications or similar service offerings could particularly benefit from this procurement, leveraging their expertise to align with governmental needs.

## Notice

Domain name system (DNS) services that allow government users of the public services network to send electronic information securely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6932a9-ad0a-4bd1-95b1-a78d7662ceb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,934 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,626 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6932a9-ad0a-4bd1-95b1-a78d7662ceb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6932a9-ad0a-4bd1-95b1-a78d7662ceb8
  4th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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