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British Geological Survey (BGS) - 2019/54

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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29 May 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "British Geological Survey (BGS) - 2019/54" has been overseen by National Highways, a notable organisation located at 8 City Walk, Leeds, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of Systems and Technical Consultancy Services, involves providing secure access to specific areas using OpenVPN. The geographical scope for this service is extensive, covering British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Entering the award stage as of 29th May 2025, the contract commenced on 22nd May 2025 and is set to conclude on 21st May 2027. The procurement utilised a direct method via a single tender action below the threshold with VPN Services Ltd awarded the contract valued at £11,004.44.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in secure network solutions and VPN technologies. Although this particular procurement was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs due to its scale and specific requirements, larger enterprises with a footprint in these regions would find similar opportunities potentially lucrative. Competing in tenders such as this can enhance a business's visibility and expertise, and extend their market reach across varied geographic locations.

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Notice Title

British Geological Survey (BGS) - 2019/54

Notice Description

OpenVPN is used to provide secure access to areas of the LTC technical estate as required by the team that administers the timesheet system and the areas of the legacy Technical Partner environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-057ca4f4-c197-4de1-8797-5fb218f85657
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61549da3-3bed-4922-9e61-48a685a6e678
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,004 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,004 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 21 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VPN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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