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title: "ITS190020-0021 Renewal of support for Thales/Entrust nShield Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Software"
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# ITS190020-0021 Renewal of support for Thales/Entrust nShield Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Software

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb9e54ab-5013-42e5-bcd6-aeef4783027d

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has undertaken a procurement process for the renewal of support services for Thales/Entrust nShield Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Software, designated ITS190020-0021. This tender falls under the IT services category and is based in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award, with contract values amounting to £29,639. The contract period is set to run from 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2025, and the tender was officially awarded on 24 February 2022.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development. Companies that provide support for hardware security solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Given the focus on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems requiring robust security measures, firms with expertise in cybersecurity and technical support for hardware and software integrations may find this procurement avenue advantageous for growth.

## Notice

Renewal of support for Thales/Entrust nShield Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Software for 3 years. The Entrust / Thales nShield Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and software, are key components of our Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) system. They are involved in issuing / controlling / revoking the SSL certificates used to secure almost all of our internal systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4130306b-2335-4747-8017-5b9319984f52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,639 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,638 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE 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

- 24 Feb 2022 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4130306b-2335-4747-8017-5b9319984f52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4130306b-2335-4747-8017-5b9319984f52
  24th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=43793&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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