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title: "UK SBS DDaT23305 - DNS Network Security Platform"
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# UK SBS DDaT23305 - DNS Network Security Platform

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-595803ab-c09f-4bfe-9470-2e7df5b5ee91

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of a DNS Network Security Platform, with Cloudflare, Inc. as the supplier. This contract, identified as DDaT23305, is under the goods category and pertains to security software packages. It was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the G Cloud 13 framework, indicating a tailored approach to supplier selection. Located in Swindon, England, the initial contract duration, commencing on 30th June 2023 and concluding by 29th June 2026, has been extended by 12 months to end on 29th June 2027. The total contract value post-extension is £708,473.99, reflecting an increase of £51,302.64.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the security software sector, particularly those experienced with providing large-scale, sophisticated network security solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, suggesting that innovative, agile companies stand to gain from these types of tenders. Firms with expertise in DNS security technologies could leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio, enhance their credibility, and secure long-term partnerships with public sector entities like UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of DNS Network Security Platform. This Call Off contract has been sources via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 13 framework (RM1557.13) ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Variation 001 has been carried out in accordance with the Call-Off Contract to utilise the optional 12 month extension. This optional extension will increase the total contract value by $51,302.64 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd77454-2e5f-4e61-97aa-d2af920d497e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £708,473 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,757 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 11:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd77454-2e5f-4e61-97aa-d2af920d497e
- 23 Jun 2023 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd77454-2e5f-4e61-97aa-d2af920d497e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd77454-2e5f-4e61-97aa-d2af920d497e
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/72df4cf1-7e90-46ed-8b1a-c214611db4cc

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