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UKEF IP ACCESS

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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05 Aug 2024 at 06:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKEF IP ACCESS" was conducted by UK Export Finance (UK Export Finance), focusing on the provision of IP access services within the Internet service providers (ISP) category. The procurement, which followed a single tender action below the threshold, was completed with a contract value of £60,480 GBP. The process commenced with the tender period ending on 24th September 2023, and the contract was awarded on 24th September 2023. The delivery location for the services is London, address: 1 Horse Guards Road, SW1A 2HQ. The awarded contract period spans from 25th September 2023 to 24th September 2026. This tender has completed the Award stage and the details were published on 5th August 2024.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ISP services, particularly those capable of delivering continuous and reliable IP access solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) stand a good chance of success in such tenders due to specified suitability requirements. The contract, awarded to Colt Technology Services, signifies that large-scale, capable suppliers are also competitive in this industry. This opportunity highlights the importance of readiness to meet both the service quality and regulatory standards required by public sector procurements, enabling businesses to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKEF IP ACCESS

Notice Description

IP access for UK Export Finance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55536c55-110f-4a8a-849c-2fe1d76752af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d4cbd3-6560-443e-8592-d41e12fd95e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2026 3-4 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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