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title: "VPN FirePower"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59f44ade-5891-4062-b178-bc05de75ff75"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2025-01-27"
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# VPN FirePower

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59f44ade-5891-4062-b178-bc05de75ff75

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## Summary

HM Revenue & Customs has completed the procurement process for the "VPN FirePower" project, which falls under the IT services industry category, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The project location is the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage being the award phase, confirmed on 20 January 2025. The contract was valued at £30,431 and was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited, a large-scale business. The procurement process was initiated through a direct, single tender action, as the requirements fell below the threshold. The contract duration is from 22 January 2025 to 21 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in VPN infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Although this particular contract was awarded to a large enterprise, similar future opportunities can benefit SMEs and larger IT service providers looking to expand their portfolios with government projects. Businesses prepared to provide high-quality, reliable IT support and development services will be well-suited to compete for such tenders, enhancing their growth through sustained engagement with government clients.

## Notice

VPN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce4824a-8807-4901-b89a-8af853f50fbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,431 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,431 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce4824a-8807-4901-b89a-8af853f50fbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce4824a-8807-4901-b89a-8af853f50fbf
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce2f913f-d2b5-4b36-b03b-90ff113ea6ac

## Provenance

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