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title: "C23801 LECN continuity SD-WAN Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2023-04-04"
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# C23801 LECN continuity SD-WAN Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-471480e8-8bdc-447f-9ed7-6edd327370f1

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## Summary

The Home Office has initiated a planning stage tender for the procurement of continuity SD-WAN Services under the title "C23801 LECN continuity SD-WAN Services". The procurement process aims to secure a single call-off contract for network encryption services to protect police and law enforcement communications. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 10th August 2023. The total contract value is £50,000,000, and the procurement falls under the main category of services.

This procurement opportunity by the Home Office for SD-WAN services presents a lucrative chance for businesses operating in the wide area network services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their presence in network encryption services would find this tender well-suited for competition. The continuity services being sought after will cater to the need for securing critical communications within the law enforcement community, offering a significant growth opportunity for businesses in this sector.

## Notice

This communication is part of early engagement to support the Home Office objective of sourcing a single call-off contract, delivered by one supplier, as a single Direct Award. The Home Office is considering, without commitment, two Crown Commercial Service frameworks that may offer suitable services from a Direct Award: RM1577.13 G-Cloud 13 and RM3808 Network Services 2, Lot 1. The aim is to procure a contract that provides continuity of network encryption services protecting police and law enforcement community network communications from criminal, hostile state or terrorist penetration. Additional information: The more detailed Early Engagement Notice attached to this communication provides further information about Home Office intentions, activities and timelines. Please note all information is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd448f5-a453-48c0-afe2-dfb7d7949486 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2023 at 14:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd448f5-a453-48c0-afe2-dfb7d7949486
- 24 Feb 2023 at 16:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b84c2fe-329f-400b-aeab-a945e5757c36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd448f5-a453-48c0-afe2-dfb7d7949486
  4th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b84c2fe-329f-400b-aeab-a945e5757c36
  24th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/647291b6-ca8d-464d-852d-46c9a4a50f6f
  2023-02-24 Early Engagement Notice - PUBLISHED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2849b3a-a4ca-4918-adb8-3d50c0d0f58b
  2023-02-24 Early Engagement Notice - PUBLISHED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20695cbe-b169-4a9a-a9fb-95cdb31a6e5e
  2023-04-04 Early Engagement Notice - PUBLISHED

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