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title: "Government Connectivity Framework (GCF - for secure email)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df503d32-a749-42ce-bf80-730c67831d0f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-11-11"
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# Government Connectivity Framework (GCF - for secure email)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df503d32-a749-42ce-bf80-730c67831d0f

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Government Connectivity Framework (GCF) for secure email, facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This contract, valued at £421,710, falls under the software package and information systems category with a procurement method classified as selective and being a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 29 March 2019, while the contract commenced on 1 April 2019 and was due to end on 31 March 2020.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of meeting the needs of public sector organisations. Larger companies with experience in public-sector contracts and established reputations in delivering secure email solutions would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tender opportunities arising from the Defra Network and other public bodies.

## Notice

The CCS awarded the contract on behalf od all public sector organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bc4c92-118d-44ea-bc7a-79778516a31c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £421,710 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £421,710 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 15:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bc4c92-118d-44ea-bc7a-79778516a31c
- 11 Jun 2020 at 18:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bc4c92-118d-44ea-bc7a-79778516a31c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bc4c92-118d-44ea-bc7a-79778516a31c
  11th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/287dd91e-68c1-47eb-aa9e-bbef12455cbc
  n/a

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