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title: "Virtual Private Network licensing and support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f41176e6-ddbd-4c80-8fe8-361e5f5437ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE"
published: "2018-09-16"
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# Virtual Private Network licensing and support

Buyer: CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f41176e6-ddbd-4c80-8fe8-361e5f5437ca

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## Summary

The Crown Prosecution Service has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Virtual Private Network licensing and support." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on network interfaces and aims to support mobile Virtual Private Network services. The contract, awarded on 14 September 2018, is valued at £121,801 and has a contract period from 19 September 2018 to 4 November 2021. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was active until the deadline of 12 September 2018, with delivery to various regions across the United Kingdom including London, North East, and the South West.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and telecommunications sectors, particularly those equipped to provide VPN solutions and associated support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract attainable due to its suitability for smaller scale operations. Companies with expertise in network infrastructure, software licensing, and ongoing technical support would be particularly competitive contenders for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN) and associated support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92b0f8fc-5ae6-4dfc-af40-c1c6cff43651 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2018 - 4 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,801 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,801 |
| 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 | CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EA |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30237110 - Network interfaces

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2018 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92b0f8fc-5ae6-4dfc-af40-c1c6cff43651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92b0f8fc-5ae6-4dfc-af40-c1c6cff43651
  16th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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