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title: "Defence Public Key Infrastructure (DPKI) Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5e62e51-35cf-46c4-bb5e-c7c92f2cc8ed"
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# Defence Public Key Infrastructure (DPKI) Support Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5e62e51-35cf-46c4-bb5e-c7c92f2cc8ed

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the Defence Public Key Infrastructure (DPKI) Support Service, classified under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, awarded to SVGC Limited, is valued at £981,000 and spans from 16 April 2020 to 16 July 2021. The procurement method used was selective, under a framework agreement. The procurement process was carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract tender period concluded on 13 February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems. Businesses that can offer expertise in risk management, incident resolution, and customer support would be well-suited to compete in future contracts within this sector. As the DPKI service is essential for national security, companies with relevant capabilities may find opportunities to grow and expand their services in collaboration with government entities.

## Notice

Strategic Command requires external assistance with PKI experience in order to run the Defence Public Key Infrastructure service. This work involves operating the PKI service whilst supporting our customers. Key areas involve identifying and reducing risks, resolving incidents, help desk requests and change request as when directed by the authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae5db9e-28ff-4f9e-99fd-832430c3a8a2 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2020 - 16 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £981,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £981,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae5db9e-28ff-4f9e-99fd-832430c3a8a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae5db9e-28ff-4f9e-99fd-832430c3a8a2
  27th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/11746
  Link to contract award on the Digital Marketplace

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