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title: "PSN Decommissioning - Secure Internet Gateway"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff50e074-bed8-44ac-b30c-bb754aa05dea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-04-29"
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# PSN Decommissioning - Secure Internet Gateway

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff50e074-bed8-44ac-b30c-bb754aa05dea

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking suppliers for the "PSN Decommissioning - Secure Internet Gateway" project. This contract falls under the software package and information systems category and has a total value of £41,316. The procurement method used was a limited tender via competitive quotation, with the procurement stage now complete. The tender period ended on 31 March 2019, with the contract period starting from 1 April 2019 and concluding on 1 September 2020. The location for the project extends across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and services sector, particularly those specialising in software and internet security solutions. With the focus on decommissioning and secure internet gateway services, businesses with expertise in IT infrastructure and service management may find this contract appealing. The competitive nature of the process suggests that companies able to offer innovative solutions and efficient service delivery will be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

PSN services for internal Department For Education use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18335450-6e7a-45bd-bdd7-01e6622899cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,316 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,316 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 7RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18335450-6e7a-45bd-bdd7-01e6622899cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18335450-6e7a-45bd-bdd7-01e6622899cf
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44d64436-4450-47c3-a135-4fde4dc2a0da
  n/a

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