Award

Connection renewal charges (annual)

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for the annual connection renewal charges, outside of Jisc membership subscriptions, with active contracts running from 19th May 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement falls under the Networks industry category (CPV code 32400000) with additional classification in subscription services, and the location specified is Bristol, England. This was a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method, with the initial award announced on 1st May 2025. The tender period concluded on 18th May 2025.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in service-related fields, specifically those with expertise in network and subscription services. The nature of the contract supports business growth for companies capable of delivering ongoing support and services efficiently. Given the engagement of JISC Services Limited as the supplier, there's evident potential for businesses that can cater to the needs of higher education institutions and similar organisations looking for reliable service provisions in network management.

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Notice Title

Connection renewal charges (annual)

Notice Description

Connection renewal charges for all connections outside of those covered by your Jisc membership subscription, to 31/7/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d6026c7-74a8-401e-a035-383be0c0bd9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9163400e-ca5f-4c0b-a2ac-186c64b86ad2
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,172 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,172 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 3 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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