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title: "Content Delivery Network"
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# Content Delivery Network

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ff8ba9a-646f-4be4-a74e-c76b9bf3b4b4

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service has concluded a procurement process for a Content Delivery Network (CDN) under the tender ID WP2263. This contract, awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, focuses on the provision of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support, within the IT industry category. With services concentrated in London at the postcode SW1A 2BQ, the procurement process has moved through to the 'Award' stage, as it was completed on 19th June 2025. It had an initial tender period ending on 11th April 2025, with the contract running from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement method was selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement with a contract value of £692,760.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and CDNs, particularly those capable of enhancing website performance through distributed networks of servers. The procurement's call-off from a framework agreement suggests accessibility for organisations already within such frameworks, presenting business growth avenues for SMEs well-versed in cybersecurity and content delivery. The Government Digital Service's focus on SMEs indicates an inclusive opportunity tailored to small and medium enterprises. As urban centres, particularly London, drive this contract, businesses with strong capabilities in servicing metropolitan digital infrastructure could find significant prospects in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

To provide Content Delivery Network services to Government Digital Service. A CDN is a distributed network of servers located across various geographic locations. It delivers website content from the nearest server to the end user for faster load times and improved performance, it provides security measures like DDoS protection, SSL/TLS encryption, and web application firewalls (WAFs) to safeguard against cyber threats and enhance the overall security of the GOV.UK website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5ba7b3-8bb8-45a7-a3d7-41f04c943746 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £692,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £692,760 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 07:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5ba7b3-8bb8-45a7-a3d7-41f04c943746

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5ba7b3-8bb8-45a7-a3d7-41f04c943746
  15th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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