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title: "WP1874 .gov.uk Domain Name Protection"
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# WP1874 .gov.uk Domain Name Protection

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d135649-cfab-4d53-b012-3997e84a7c6f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Government Digital Service, which is headquartered in London, England. The procurement title is 'WP1874 .gov.uk Domain Name Protection', and it falls under the IT services sector, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 14 April 2021 and extends to 10 December 2023, with an award value of £127,110.90. The tender was completed, and the award was published on 7 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in DNS availability monitoring and domain management. Companies with expertise in consulting and software development would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The direct procurement method indicates a preference for established suppliers, suggesting that businesses with a proven track record in relevant services could benefit from participating in such tenders.

## Notice

To build a DNS availability monitoring service for the .gov.uk Domain Name.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d18ec-1e42-4dd6-8d85-7085feafe68a |
| 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 | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2021 - 10 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,110 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d18ec-1e42-4dd6-8d85-7085feafe68a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d18ec-1e42-4dd6-8d85-7085feafe68a
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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