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title: "Public Services Network (PNS) Domain Name System (DNS)"
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# Public Services Network (PNS) Domain Name System (DNS)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6c6fbda-a559-40c6-936b-732db11c2635

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire Constabulary seeking to contract for the provision of a Public Services Network (PNS) Domain Name System (DNS). This contract, valued at £65,916, falls within the services industry and is associated with network servers. The procurement method utilised is a selective approach, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6167. The tender period concluded on 22 January 2021, while the contract period runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025, with all activities concentrated in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in network services, particularly those capable of delivering reliable DNS solutions to Government users. Businesses specialised in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service maintenance would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, allowing them to expand their operations and establish a foothold in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Public Services Network (PNS) Domain Name System (DNS) allowing Government users of the PSN network to share electronic information securely. Contract via the CCS Framework RM6167.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c847b3e-ba71-475e-8c1d-5e5fa4dbc649 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,916 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c847b3e-ba71-475e-8c1d-5e5fa4dbc649

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c847b3e-ba71-475e-8c1d-5e5fa4dbc649
  2nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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