Award

Direct Internet Access (DIA)

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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17 Jan 2025 at 11:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed the procurement process for the provision of Direct Internet Access (DIA) services. This direct award, carried out through the CCS Framework RM6116, has led to the selection of Wavenet Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £211,748.40, will cover multiple geographic locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other parts of the world. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' stage, with the official award date being 14th January 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 18th January 2025 and conclude on 17th January 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in internet network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract well-suited due to the direct procurement method, allowing them to compete effectively. With Wavenet Ltd already awarded the contract, interested businesses can explore partnership opportunities or prepare for future similar tenders. The extensive geographic coverage offers additional prospects for businesses with capabilities to deliver across a wide range of locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Internet Access (DIA)

Notice Description

Internet services - Direct award via CCS Framework RM6116 / Government eMarketplace catalogue reference: RM6116-Lot1a-Wavenet-SO110

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f3f44ac-1a65-452b-9388-fc139ae17713
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a089ba-6dfc-42f1-9592-92693555ef90
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,748 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2028 2-3 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 LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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