Award

Internet Connectivity Services

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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Award

06 May 2025 at 16:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) has completed the procurement process for "Internet Connectivity Services" with the award being given to Virgin Media Business. This tender falls under the industry category of Networking, Internet and intranet software packages and was conducted using a procurement method categorised as "Other - under threshold 3 quote process." The services will be delivered at the Wakefield location, postal code WF2 0XE, in England. Key dates include the award date on 4th December 2024, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2032.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing internet connectivity solutions, as the procurement was deemed suitable for these business types. Businesses operating in this sector may find prospects for growth by aligning their offerings with the requirements set by public buying organisations like YPO. Establishing partnerships to deliver robust internet services at competitive rates could position similar service providers as strong contenders for future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internet Connectivity Services

Notice Description

A dedicated internet line for YPO's use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bf14cd1-da9d-4b9d-a20c-1f69a4927e37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c86333-8474-4599-86af-09537452c442
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - under threshold 3 quote process.
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2032 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
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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