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title: "Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX: Certification Programme: DDoS"
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# Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX: Certification Programme: DDoS

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-672d6aa6-38a0-4d01-997a-57cae1414fb2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and pertains to the Covid-19 Certification Programme for a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) solution. This contract is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, with a budget of £50,000. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 May 2021, and the contract was awarded to Akamai Technologies Ltd for the period from 14 May to 13 July 2021, based in Leeds, England.

This opportunity can serve as a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those equipped to handle cybersecurity solutions. Given the growing importance of digital security in public health initiatives, companies with robust experience in DDoS protection and related software development are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The competitive landscape is ripe for large-scale firms capable of delivering complex IT services efficiently.

## Notice

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) for Covid-19 Certification Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a609d53b-e8b3-409b-94d6-c91c08d94ea0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2021 - 13 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a609d53b-e8b3-409b-94d6-c91c08d94ea0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a609d53b-e8b3-409b-94d6-c91c08d94ea0
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kots/_apD1ewWKDCwhGAoCU.Gf.hdZNEa4YsD97jIvd9bthI
  2021-05-15 NHSX-Akamai - G-Cloud Call-Off - DDoS - Redacted

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