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Network Connectivity

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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13 Jan 2020 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Network Connectivity," aimed at securing a network connectivity solution through Verizon. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and was finalised in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement method with a contract value of £14,500. The contract period commenced on 15th June 2019 and concluded on 14th June 2020, with the tender period ending on 24th May 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in network infrastructure and connectivity solutions. Companies that can manage transitions from traditional data centres to cloud services would particularly benefit from this tender type. With the ongoing shift in technology, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in innovative network solutions may find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future contracts as public sector demands evolve.

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Notice Title

Network Connectivity

Notice Description

A new agreement with Verizon for the provision of a network connectivity solution whilst we manage the exit from the IBM/Verizon data centre to MS Azure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d57952c-4d6c-421c-8b5f-35e11af314d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5718b1-4e67-4052-af66-3ea03057f043
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2019 - 14 Jun 2020 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIZON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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