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title: "Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX: Certification Programme: DDoS 2"
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# Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX: Certification Programme: DDoS 2

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-877522ee-f82d-48c8-bd83-485c9e39c6cc

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## Summary

The tender titled "Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX: Certification Programme: DDoS 2" has been awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) based in Leeds, UK. This procurement falls under the category of software-related services and was initiated as a selective tender through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £873,000, has a duration from 14th July 2021 to 13th July 2022. The award notice was published on 28th July 2021, following the conclusion of the tender period which ended on 13th July 2021.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those that provide Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services. Companies with expertise in software-related services and the capacity to deliver robust cybersecurity solutions aligned with public health initiatives would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The competitive landscape may benefit organisations looking to expand their footprint in the public procurement sector, especially in light of ongoing health and security necessities.

## Notice

DDoS licence for Covid-19 Certification Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90e8545-d6ec-413f-a10c-9fee8dd0210f |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2021 - 13 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £873,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £873,000 |
| 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

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90e8545-d6ec-413f-a10c-9fee8dd0210f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90e8545-d6ec-413f-a10c-9fee8dd0210f
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QIDh/QVurIYs_sP.yvpwXpdbnPl4LpIbuMF8Q9eARf2V7wv8
  2021-07-08 NHSX-Akamai - G-Cloud Call-Off - DDoS 2 - Redacted

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