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Network Services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, based in London, has completed a procurement process for "Network Services" under the industry category of Data Services, aligned with the CPV code 72300000. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, addressing services within the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as GLD022 2018, had a tender period ending on 28th February 2018, with the contract running from 19th November 2018 to 18th June 2024. This tender has reached the award stage, as indicated by the latest tag and was published on 25th September 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the data services sector, offering a contract valued at £1,721,022. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders due to suitability considerations laid out by the contracting authority. Businesses with the capability to provide network services efficiently under framework agreements would find this contract especially attractive. The successful supplier for this procurement was Colt Technology Services, a large-scale provider, indicating that competition from larger firms is also present.

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Notice Title

Network Services

Notice Description

Network Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23d53427-4677-4d8f-84b1-e39acfaadae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1bb4f91-311f-4210-b6c5-63c713a1048d
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

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,721,022 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,721,022 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2018 - 18 Jun 2024 Over 5 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bids@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07702657227

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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