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title: "AoVPN Assurance"
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buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# AoVPN Assurance

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1acdb0d-8c61-41ca-b9ea-e22e7be9ebb2

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "AoVPN Assurance" project, an assured VPN service. The procurement falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Chichester (postcode PO19 1RQ). The direct procurement method used was a single tender action below threshold. The tender period concluded on 23 July 2024, with the contract period running from 6 August 2024 to 6 August 2026. The total contract value is £82,695.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs focused on technical testing and consultancy services. Companies equipped to deliver high-assurance VPN solutions can benefit from participating in future tenders with West Sussex County Council. With the awarded contract going to PowerONPlatforms Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, there are demonstrable prospects for smaller firms positioning themselves in technical assurance services.

## Notice

Assured VPN Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d43f485-ef03-400c-9b44-a34a38676cf6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2024 - 6 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,695 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,695 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d43f485-ef03-400c-9b44-a34a38676cf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d43f485-ef03-400c-9b44-a34a38676cf6
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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