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title: "PSN as a managed service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91ad79cb-70f3-4f40-984c-594d7aa59097"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# PSN as a managed service

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91ad79cb-70f3-4f40-984c-594d7aa59097

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has completed its procurement process for the "PSN as a managed service" contract, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV: 72222300). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract spans multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 12 October 2024 to 11 October 2027, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 425,388.43. The tender transitioned from the tender period ending on 24 September 2024 to an award status on 11 October 2024, and the notice was published on 22 October 2024.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in IT services and secure government gateways. Being a call-off from a framework agreement, it facilitates streamlined participation for pre-qualified suppliers, thereby reducing the barriers to entry. Companies within the IT sector that can offer effective and secure managed services will find this contract suitable to enhance their portfolio and grow their business. With the contract already awarded to NINE23 LTD, a recognised SME, this project underscores the Fa's commitment to engaging smaller enterprises in high-value public contracts.

## Notice

The provision of PND Restricted (PND-R) - Secure Government Gateway - PND Service - Platform FLEX

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f301de-560b-424e-8aad-eb0eb4a3a02e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £319,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £425,388 |
| 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 | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NINE23 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f301de-560b-424e-8aad-eb0eb4a3a02e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f301de-560b-424e-8aad-eb0eb4a3a02e
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82d28da2-489d-4fac-b689-90d67531974c
  C311262 PSN as a managed service II RM1557.13-G-Cloud-13-Call-Off-Contract-v2 NINE23 08102024 REDACTED v1

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