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title: "Award of Defra Contract Access to PNS DNS"
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# Award of Defra Contract Access to PNS DNS

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab8ecf6f-80b8-42c0-85b1-d577fbe3f92b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, which has awarded the contract titled "Award of Defra Contract Access to PNS DNS" for information technology services. The award totals £261,449.58 and was officially published on 13 April 2021. The procurement method was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract commenced on 1 December 2020, concluding on 31 January 2023. The addresses for delivery include regions such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, ensuring a broad reach.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand, particularly in the information technology services sector. Companies that would be well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in IT solutions and those capable of delivering services in line with the contract's specifications. Engaging in this type of procurement can open doors for SMEs to partner with larger organisations like Nominet UK, enhance their market presence, and contribute to significant projects within the public sector.

## Notice

Notice of award of Defra contract for Access to PSN DNS services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42481dbe-a0dd-416f-9581-0ff07a839568 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £261,449 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £261,449 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| 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

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42481dbe-a0dd-416f-9581-0ff07a839568

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42481dbe-a0dd-416f-9581-0ff07a839568
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82ee89ad-1e56-4f37-ac1c-10bf5257b0b3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adb07bb8-684d-43ec-8c34-35de30aeeda4
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