Award

Dedicated Internet Services

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 Mar 2025 at 16:53

Award Notice
AwardUpdate

22 Feb 2023 at 09:41

Award Notice
Award

20 May 2022 at 10:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed a tender process to procure a supplier for Dedicated Internet Services. The project, titled "Dedicated Internet Services," falls under the industry category of Networks (CPV: 32400000) with additional classifications in Telecommunications equipment and supplies, Software package and information systems, and IT services. The location for the service delivery is Kew, Richmond, England (postal code TW94DU). This procurement, managed via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3808 NETWORK SERVICES 2, LOT 2, followed a selective method and concluded with a contract award on 19th May 2022. The contract runs from 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2026, with a total value of £131,674.37. The resulting award was given to Exponential-E Limited.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, telecommunications, software, and IT consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide reliable, fully managed dedicated internet networks could benefit greatly from similar contracts. Engaging in such public procurement processes can significantly boost business growth, offering long-term engagements and robust financial deals. Companies experienced with framework agreements, particularly in the IT and telecommunications sectors, are well-suited to seize these opportunities, fostering continued innovation and service efficiency within the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Dedicated Internet Services

Notice Description

The objective of this tender exercise is to procure a supplier to provide a fully managed reliable and efficient Dedicated Internet Network Service for our Public and partner Internet service at its one site based in Kew via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3808 NETWORK SERVICES 2, LOT 2: LOCAL CONNECTIVITY SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ec46934-5e1d-4874-9c84-cb06ea6002dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf8b885-86f5-42e9-8bb1-c025412686f3
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,674 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,674 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2026 4-5 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
itfp@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2ec46934-5e1d-4874-9c84-cb06ea6002dd-2025-03-21T16:53:19Z",
    "date": "2025-03-21T16:53:19Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-2ec46934-5e1d-4874-9c84-cb06ea6002dd",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "TNA474",
        "title": "Dedicated Internet Services",
        "description": "The objective of this tender exercise is to procure a supplier to provide a fully managed reliable and efficient Dedicated Internet Network Service for our Public and partner Internet service at its one site based in Kew via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3808 NETWORK SERVICES 2, LOT 2: LOCAL CONNECTIVITY SERVICES",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "32400000",
            "description": "Networks"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "32500000",
                "description": "Telecommunications equipment and supplies"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "48000000",
                "description": "Software package and information systems"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "72000000",
                "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "TW94DU"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "TW94DU"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "TW94DU"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 131674.37,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-04-21T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-GOR-EA71",
            "name": "The National Archives",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The National Archives",
                "scheme": "GB-GOR",
                "id": "EA71"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "RUSKIN AVENUE",
                "locality": "RICHMOND",
                "postalCode": "TW94DU",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "itfp@nationalarchives.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-04499567",
            "name": "EXPONENTIAL-E LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "EXPONENTIAL-E LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "04499567"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "100 Leman Street LONDON E1 8EU GB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-GOR-EA71",
        "name": "The National Archives"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2ec46934-5e1d-4874-9c84-cb06ea6002dd-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2022-05-19T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2022-05-20T11:11:26+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 131674.37,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-04499567",
                    "name": "EXPONENTIAL-E LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2022-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf8b885-86f5-42e9-8bb1-c025412686f3",
                    "datePublished": "2022-05-20T11:11:26+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2025-03-21T16:53:19Z"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}