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title: "Cloud Virtual Private Network Provision"
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# Cloud Virtual Private Network Provision

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbaff20e-ad5e-48c6-b7f1-cf6e7e26cf09

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## Summary

OFSTED, located in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Cloud Virtual Private Network Provision" (CON 1269), which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement was initiated through a selective process, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is valued at approximately £270,765. The tender period concluded on 31 May 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 1 November 2022 and last until 31 October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in IT services and cloud solutions, particularly those specialising in Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies. Given the growing demand for secure internet connectivity in the public sector, businesses capable of delivering innovative cloud-based solutions would be well-positioned to compete effectively, leveraging the experience gained from this contract to expand their presence in the market.

## Notice

Provision of a Cloud Virtual Private Network (VPN) (2022)CON 1269

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d0b26d-8dec-4fa3-817f-94b12e23ef2c |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,765 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,764 |
| 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 | M2 7BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLOUD DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2022 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d0b26d-8dec-4fa3-817f-94b12e23ef2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d0b26d-8dec-4fa3-817f-94b12e23ef2c
  19th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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