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title: "Provision of DNS-related services for PSN"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-910752ab-9553-4bb6-8cb0-cefcb8ff92ae"
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buyer: "GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE"
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# Provision of DNS-related services for PSN

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-910752ab-9553-4bb6-8cb0-cefcb8ff92ae

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of DNS-related services for PSN" is managed by the Government Digital Service, located in London, England. This initiative falls under the IT services industry and aims to replace a key element of the UK public sector DNS, specifically the PSN authoritative nameserver for internet hosts. The procurement method used is selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was open until 23rd March 2018, with an awarded contract valued at £240,000 for a duration starting from 1st April 2018 until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. Given the project's scope and requirements, larger firms with the necessary resources and experience in similar projects would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate proven capabilities in managing DNS services and infrastructure are encouraged to explore such contracts to expand their market reach.

## Notice

Replace one element of the new UK public sector DNS, namely the PSN 'authoritative nameserver for internet hosts'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c40276-9398-4737-8f49-25144e8d1f02 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 22 Jun 2018 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c40276-9398-4737-8f49-25144e8d1f02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c40276-9398-4737-8f49-25144e8d1f02
  22nd June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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