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title: "GB- Portsmouth: Procurement of VPN & Support Services for RN Personnel"
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# GB- Portsmouth: Procurement of VPN & Support Services for RN Personnel

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea91cfc2-cb34-4a13-932e-5a41a29babed

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has finalized the procurement process by awarding a contract for the procurement of VPN & Support Services for RN Personnel in Portsmouth. The contract, valued at £316,485 GBP, was awarded to FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024, continuing until 31st March 2026. The tender stage ended on 31st March 2024, with the award notice published on 12th April 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing software supply services, to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract is location-specific, focusing on the South East region in the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in offering services related to VPN & Support are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential growth and partnership.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice for a call-off contract that has been awarded under the CCS framework RM1557.13 G Cloud 13. Contract ref. 710394451 - Procurement of VPN & Support Services for RN Personnel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b86052-451c-4f16-8d1f-1f24a7d6c665 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £316,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £316,485 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2024 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b86052-451c-4f16-8d1f-1f24a7d6c665

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b86052-451c-4f16-8d1f-1f24a7d6c665
  12th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fda1467-9ade-4dbb-a0db-12b6467cccf2
  Redacted call-off contract

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