---
title: "PSN DNS Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059f8c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-22"
---

# PSN DNS Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059f8c

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "PSN DNS Service," was undertaken by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the Greater Manchester Police. This process, classified under IT services, covers consulting, software development, Internet, and support within the services category. The procurement aimed to provide Domain Name Server (DNS) services to enhance communication security for governmental and public sector entities. Procured using a limited method without a prior call for competition, it was a below-threshold purchase falling outside the conventional directive scope. Though initially proceeding to the award stage, the one lot in the tender was eventually cancelled. The contract was signed with Nominet UK on 22nd January 2025 for £12,200 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large IT service providers that specialise in secure DNS and network services. Businesses involved in consulting, software development, and internet services would benefit from engaging in such procurement processes, as they offer potential expansions into government and wider public sector markets. Experienced firms like Nominet UK, which have a track record in deploying scalable DNS solutions, stand a good chance of competing effectively in similar tenders. For businesses looking to grow in the IT services industry, participating in these streamlined procurement processes can open doors to lucrative public sector contracts.

## Notice

This agreement provides Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) services that reconcile website names and their underlying IP addresses and allow the government and the wider public sector to send digital information securely. This is a below threshold procurement. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This agreement provides Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) services that reconcile website names and their underlying IP addresses and allow the government and the wider public sector to send digital information securely. This is a below threshold procurement. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

### Procurement Information

Below threshold procurement and call off from a framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058669-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058669-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk

## Provenance

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