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Direct Internet Access Services renewal Dec 2024-2027

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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31 Dec 2024 at 21:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Direct Internet Access (DIA) and Cross Connect services, covering the period from December 2024 to December 2027. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000), was conducted as a single tender action (below threshold). The service will be implemented in London, United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 4th October 2024 and the contract commencing on 25th December 2024. The award was made on 28th October 2024 with the final award notice published on 31st December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing internet access and associated services, particularly those capable of delivering services over an extended three-year period. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, indicating a competitive opening for such businesses to engage with large public sector buyers like the Financial Ombudsman Service. This contract, won by GTT EMEA Ltd, highlights the potential for similar businesses to secure high-value contracts and establish long-term relationships with influential public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Internet Access Services renewal Dec 2024-2027

Notice Description

Provision of Direct Internet Access (DIA) and Cross Connect services for a period of three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11b34d8d-8199-4624-a73e-dfa9178f24dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce4f909e-7220-415c-b21e-f8d12cc731c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2027 2-3 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
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Naureen Islam
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GTT EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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