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title: "Pan-Defra Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Solution"
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# Pan-Defra Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Solution

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb191f15-f0b7-48f8-9d5a-1f8dfe87439b

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## Summary

The procurement for the "Pan-Defra Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Solution" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with a total contract value of £385,511.46. This project aims to establish a secure, cloud-based service for file transfer across the Defra network, addressing existing solutions that are outdated or insecure. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, which was open until 5 March 2021, while the contract is set to commence from 9 March 2021 and will run until 8 March 2022. The project falls under the software package and information systems category and will support different delivery addresses, including locations in the UK and other British territories.

## Notice

Project is to deliver Defra Technical Capability Model (DTCM) Capability. Connectivity > Network Foundation Services > File Transfer > Secure File Transfer Service, (SFTP). Currently there are numerous approaches to SFTP across the Defra family with individual solutions in place for different systems and organisations, many of which are no longer fit for purpose or are approaching end of life. They range from automated hosted solutions to manual transfers between systems that rely on members of DDTS extracting data from one system and uploading to another. There is an ever increasing business demand for a standard DDTS solution, mitigating against risk of the business creation of grey IT, duplicated costs and in some cases insecure solutions. Defra's DDTS architecture team identified the need for a base solution to be implemented, initially to meet the business needs for services shortly going out of support and, in the longer term, to provide a secure means of transferring files between any of the arm's length bodies supported by Defra and, where appropriate, the external organisations that they deal with. The following features have been identified for the service to support: - Deliver a shared, cloud-based, service that will provide a secure means of transferring files between recognised exchange partners, preserving the confidentiality, integrity and availability of transmitted information. - Provide an automation mechanism that will enable files to be transferred end-to-end without human intervention. - Enable file transfers to be prioritised according to business need. - Deliver controlled access to the service (who can transfer what types of file to whom). - On-boarding mechanism for new clients of the service, and to set up new types of file transfer between existing and new clients. - Service wrapper to maintain & support the user base, monitor performance & availability of the service, taking action when disrupted. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7f0419-5e73-4e5d-93d9-d34a144f7a2f |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 8 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £385,511 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £385,511 |
| 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 | MAYTECH COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7f0419-5e73-4e5d-93d9-d34a144f7a2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7f0419-5e73-4e5d-93d9-d34a144f7a2f
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a335cf7-6bba-41e5-b575-8c5ebd6a7921
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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