Award

Defra Consolidated Broadband

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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AwardUpdate

16 Sep 2020 at 15:27

Award

11 Jun 2020 at 18:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Defra Consolidated Broadband" contract was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, and it involved sourcing broadband lines and tariffs for various organisations within the Defra Group. This procurement, classified under the internet network category (CPV 32412110), was completed with a total contract value of £400,000. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period commenced on 26 July 2019, concluding on 25 July 2021. The award notice for this contract was published on 11 June 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing broadband services. Businesses equipped to offer innovative internet solutions and capable of fulfilling diverse connectivity needs across various locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Defra Consolidated Broadband

Notice Description

Broadband lines & tariffs for use across Defra Group organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50ca12c1-ce51-40b8-891a-6a87a14ebc6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22f4b05-70bb-431d-a600-37fc2dc109f3
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, VCSE
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2019 - 25 Jul 2021 2-3 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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