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DWP Secure Digital Exchange (SDX) Circuits

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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23 Dec 2021 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "DWP Secure Digital Exchange (SDX) Circuits," initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is classified under the CPV category of telecommunications and related equipment. Located in Manchester, England, this contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract’s value is set at £24,145, and it runs from 31st October 2020 to 30th October 2023. The award notice was published on 23rd December 2021, indicating that the contract is currently active, having been awarded to Exponential-e Limited on 31st July 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, seeking to respond to the needs of governmental bodies in the telecommunications sector. Companies with expertise in providing secure digital exchange circuits or similar communication services are well-suited to compete in future procurement opportunities under this contract framework, leveraging their technical capabilities in a growing market.

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Notice Title

DWP Secure Digital Exchange (SDX) Circuits

Notice Description

Single circuit bearers required for DWP Data Centre network use

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b5eb651-9144-4155-b93c-8e33e95764e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5edeabd-5b3d-44c5-a9b1-62a30f54501a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,145 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,145 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2023 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

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