---
title: "KPSN PSN DNS (RM6167)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c26c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-05"
---

# KPSN PSN DNS (RM6167)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c26c

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## Summary

Kent County Council, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the award stage for the tender titled "KPSN PSN DNS (RM6167)". The contract falls under the "Postal and telecommunications services" industry category (CPV code 64000000) and is intended to serve 14 Councils within Kent, UK. The procurement process culminated on the 5th of December, 2024, with the contract awarded to Nominet UK. This contract was procured via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6167 using a limited procurement method without prior publication, justified as outside the scope of application of the directive. The main procurement category for this tender is services.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and telecommunications services, particularly those equipped to handle Public Sector Network (PSN) DNS services. Participating in such contracts can enhance a company's credentials and visibility in the public sector, fostering potential for additional contracts. Firms with robust experience in public service networks and strong technical capabilities, similar to Nominet UK, would be especially well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. The transparency afforded by awarding this contract via the Crown Commercial Services framework also benefits businesses by providing clear criteria and a defined procurement pathway.

## Notice

KPSN (Kent Public Service Network), a partnership created and managed by Kent County Council (contracting authority), has awarded this contract to Nominet UK for the requirement of PSN DNS services. Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6167. Award notice published for transparency.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

KPSN (Kent Public Service Network), a partnership created and managed by Kent County Council (contracting authority), has awarded this contract to Nominet UK for the requirement of PSN DNS services to 14 Councils in Kent. Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6167. Award notice published for transparency.

### Procurement Information

The contract was procured through the Crown Commercial Services RM6167 framework to a single awarded supplier and therefore no prior publication was needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039175-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039175-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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