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Renewal of Interent Connectivity

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

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28 May 2020 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has successfully awarded a contract for the "Renewal of Internet Connectivity" service to Virgin Media, with a total contract value of £132,000. This procurement falls within the IT services industry and was executed through a direct procurement method as a single tender action due to its value being below threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 26th June 2020 and will span five years, concluding on 25th June 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th March 2020 and the award date on 22nd May 2020, with the award notice published on 28th May 2020. The contract location is Swansea, Wales, indicated by the postal code SA67JL.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in internet connectivity services and infrastructure. Companies with capabilities to provide reliable internet solutions or those looking to expand their service contracts with government bodies would be well-suited to compete in future solicitations. The DVLA's continued need for essential connectivity services underscores the demand for robust IT solutions in the public sector, fostering potential growth avenues for participating firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Interent Connectivity

Notice Description

In 2016 DVLA went to market for internet connectivity services and Virgin Media were awarded the contract for 3 years. The DVLA now wishes to renew the contract for a period of up to 5 years, Virgin Media own and maintain the infrastructure to support this Connectivity, this will merely be a continuation of the rental agreement to support a business critical requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-000a17b5-23d5-4d69-b2bc-138c95809e1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb4d3f9-b2b4-41f0-9ea5-607557b6b04c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2020 - 25 Jun 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Virgin Media

Further Information

Notice Documents

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