Award

CP2065-21 ISP Data Access Services

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 May 2021 at 12:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Devon County Council, which has initiated a direct award for the contract titled "CP2065-21 ISP Data Access Services." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on internet services, with a total value of £45,000. The contract will support the increased demand for data access services due to the surge in remote working prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2021 and will run until 30th April 2022. The procurement stage is noted as complete, with the award having been made on 28th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in internet services and data access solutions. Companies with the capability to provide robust internet connectivity and support services, particularly those experienced in catering to large organisational needs during times of increased demand, would be well-suited to engage with such contracts. The focus on improving service delivery and user experience during the continued implementation of remote working arrangements highlights a growing market for providers looking to expand their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2065-21 ISP Data Access Services

Notice Description

The Covid 19 Pandemic lead to an increase in capacity to deal with the growth of Devon County Council's front-line staff who are home working. Back in 2019, we would regularly see around 900 remote concurrent connections from staff machines. During the lockdown, this has increased by 400%. We have increased our existing capacity as far as we can and have made significant changes to the DCC laptops and used throttling of traffic to try and maintain the service for our customers. Ideally, we need to revert some of the changes, so we have a better understanding of what sites are being accessed and the removal of throttling will give everyone working from home an even better work experience. In 2020 the capacity available was increased by installing a new 10Gb BT Line link, replacing the existing 1Gb (BT Link). This procurement is to put in place a contract for 1Gb Virgin Media backup line.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-285666c2-ac24-4c9f-aa9c-e6ab8a2cdea1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1cd4d9c-31fd-4642-bc13-6fbc4931da4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 6-12 months
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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracey White
Contact Email
tracey.white@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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