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DIA and Resilient Link

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "DIA and Resilient Link" in the Internet services industry category. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure method, specifically selective procurement, and was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited (VMB) on 31st March 2025. The contract, valued at £90,236 GBP, spans from 26th April 2025 to 25th April 2029 and covers delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and internationally.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale internet service providers and computer network service specialists. Businesses in these sectors can leverage the extensive contract duration and diverse delivery regions to expand their market presence. VMB, a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to deliver robust and resilient internet services under this contract awarded by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Title

DIA and Resilient Link

Notice Description

DIA and Resilient Link

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5045567c-b880-4041-b8b4-ba4d1fd596a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e6bf7b-4ec2-49a4-b7d2-b9e1f3b959c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,236 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,236 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2029 4-5 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED (VMB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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