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title: "RM5189 SO8377 Provision of AEP Encryption Renewal Contract"
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# RM5189 SO8377 Provision of AEP Encryption Renewal Contract

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4418e19d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "RM5189 SO8377 Provision of AEP Encryption Renewal Contract" initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, which is located in Newport, Wales. This contract, valued at £55,343.34, falls under the IT services industry and is classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 4th March 2015, with a contract period spanning from 4th March 2015 to 4th March 2016. The tender process has been successfully completed, and it took place within the framework of a support contract for the existing AEP encrypted network in their Hendon Data Centre.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and technical support. Companies that are well-positioned to compete are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong capability in encryption technology and network support services. Given the nature of the contract, firms with experience in government contracts or similar public sector engagements will find a competitive edge in this procurement process.

## Notice

Home Office Technology, Police Live Services (HOT, PLS) has a requirement to purchase a twelve month support contract for their existing AEP encrypted network within their Hendon Data Centre. The support will be required to cover their existing hardware and software equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6563300-7c58-47ff-bd43-f2d0a3317e16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2015 - 4 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,343 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,343 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6563300-7c58-47ff-bd43-f2d0a3317e16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6563300-7c58-47ff-bd43-f2d0a3317e16
  26th March 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a673718f-b7f7-4abb-a7fc-3cd6422da38c
  RM5189 SO8377 Contract - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25a14c40-c3e7-4203-83b2-59364b011367
  Outcome Letter - Redacted

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