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14 Jul 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Managed Internet Access Service," classified under the Internet services industry (CPV code 72400000), was led by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This tender, which pertains to services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom, was in the award stage as of 14th July 2026. A framework agreement with a selective procurement method was employed, resulting in an active award to Virgin Media Limited on 10th July 2023. The service contract runs from 29th July 2023 to 29th July 2028, with a total award value of £145,000.

This tender provides substantial business development opportunities, particularly for large-scale companies experienced in delivering managed internet services. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specified as suitable, businesses with capabilities in managing and deploying substantial internet infrastructure stand to gain by engaging in such bids. Collaborating with prominent public sector bodies like Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust can enhance service portfolios and boost industry credibility.

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Notice Title

Managed Internet Access Service

Notice Description

Managed Internet Access Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50124b94-d31b-4da1-8f8f-f4f2aace2255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd90a63-4d5e-4ad6-8738-a6c5a46d4972
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2023 - 29 Jul 2028 Over 5 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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