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ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jan 2024 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully awarded a contract for ICT services related to internet connectivity. The procurement stage was an award, and the total contract value is £119,676.34 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026, based in London, England, under the CPV classification for Internet network services.

This tender, awarded to ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LTD, represents an opportunity for SMEs specialised in network and ICT services to engage in government contracts. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's initiative in this procurement process showcases a commitment to engaging with smaller businesses. Businesses with expertise in internet connectivity solutions are well-suited to pursue further opportunities in similar services contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Call Off Contract awarded via a further competition conducted under the Authority's "Global Internet Connectivity Services" dynamic purchasing system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36523bb3-10d5-4caa-af5c-04b6400e4e32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47692839-6e1b-4bc6-85be-2f7599c6b1ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,676 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,676 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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