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PHE - ICT - Additional Internet Connectivity (CCS Covid 19)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Award

06 May 2021 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England, seeking to enhance internet connectivity through the contract titled "PHE - ICT - Additional Internet Connectivity (CCS Covid 19)." This three-year tender, initiated on 28th October 2020 with a value of £390,971.06, is classified under the Internet Service Providers (ISP) category. The contract, which has the option for two 12-month extensions, is located in London, with the tender period officially closing on 26th October 2020. The procurement method employed was a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide internet services. Businesses that specialise in internet connectivity solutions and have the capacity to support increased traffic demands are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially those with a focus on resilience in response to growing digital needs in the wake of COVID-19.

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Notice Title

PHE - ICT - Additional Internet Connectivity (CCS Covid 19)

Notice Description

3 year contract with 2 x 12 month extensions Stakeholder: IT Provision of additional internet connections at Colindale to cater for increase in traffic. Direct award to Virgin Business Media via CCS RM3808 lot 1 due to C19 requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f1effbf-75d7-426d-971d-ec6843a05a62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8db11aa-f783-487d-b5c4-dcd24f9752d2
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

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,971 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,971 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2020 - 27 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
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA

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