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title: "VPN Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2019-04-08"
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# VPN Service

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-985bb208-ade2-4410-8b3e-f5fab1ef066a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ofsted, located at Piccadilly Gate, Manchester, which recently completed a tender for a VPN Service (CON 0872). The contract was awarded on 28th February 2019, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2019 and is set to conclude on 12th December 2020, with a total value of £139,291. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in cloud hosting and virtual private network solutions. Businesses with expertise in software development and IT consulting would be well-suited to respond to similar future tenders. The ongoing demand for secure and efficient online services positions SMEs favourably to compete in this growing market, potentially expanding their reach within governmental contracts.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement (RM1557.10). This Contract is for the provision of a VPN Service under Lot 1 Cloud Hosting for Ofsted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a120cb-51dc-446f-be89-48b10e0eb808 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 12 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,291 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,291 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ON DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a120cb-51dc-446f-be89-48b10e0eb808

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a120cb-51dc-446f-be89-48b10e0eb808
  8th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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