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Internet Connection Renewal (Exponential - E) for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has completed the procurement process for the renewal of their internet connection services. This specific contract, titled "Internet Connection Renewal (Exponential - E)," falls under the industry category of internet services (CPV 72400000) and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process was conducted via a direct award through the CCS Framework agreement RM6116 Lot 1a. Key dates include the tender period end on 18th December 2024, and the contract period from 20th January 2025 to 21st January 2028. The total contract value is £46,230, awarded to the supplier Exponential-E LTD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in internet services, particularly SMEs, given the procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, making it accessible for smaller enterprises to compete. Businesses offering robust internet solutions and keen on establishing a foothold in public sector contracts would find this tender advantageous. The West Midlands Fire Service’s commitment to modernising their infrastructure can lead to further opportunities in related IT and communications sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internet Connection Renewal (Exponential - E) for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Notice Description

Internet Connection Renewal (Exponential - E) for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority. Call off via Direct award via CCS Framework agreement RM6116 Lot 1a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a918f21-23dc-45ba-b13c-0813d88eea46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bccb8f6-c7a9-4145-85f0-3060eb8c4918
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2028 3-4 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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