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title: "Horizon SSL Certificates x 6"
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# Horizon SSL Certificates x 6

Buyer: THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8218b2e4-5bb3-4d57-9ce1-2fce6f374c3e

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## Summary

The Planning Inspectorate, based in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of security software to supply DigiCert subscriptions. The contract, titled "Horizon SSL Certificates x 6," involves the provision of Organisation Validated (OV) SSL Certificates. This procurement falls under the industry category of Security Software Packages (CPV code: 48730000) and involves a contract value of £12,000. The procurement was completed through a call-off from a framework agreement (G-Cloud 14) and was awarded on 9th October 2025. The procurement process utilised a selective method, and the operational contract period spans from 2nd October 2025 to 1st October 2027, with certificates to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing security software solutions. The Planning Inspectorate’s procurement indicates a preference for working with SMEs, which enhances the prospects for smaller companies to engage in the supply of such technical services. Businesses specialising in security software and holding the necessary certification capabilities would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders within the public sector, providing avenues for expanding their client base and enhancing their market presence, particularly in the field of digital security solutions.

## Notice

Call-Off Contract awarded via Lot 2: Cloud Software of G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) to supply a DigiCert subscription comprising six (6) x Organisation Validated (OV) Certificate Secure Site Standard SSL Certificates and one (1) x Organisation Validated (OV) Certificate Secure Site Wildcard SSL Certificate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884a25ae-4842-4de3-8e9d-12ddd02be964 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884a25ae-4842-4de3-8e9d-12ddd02be964

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884a25ae-4842-4de3-8e9d-12ddd02be964
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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