Award

DIA and Resilient Link

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "DIA and Resilient Link" project, classified under Internet services (CPV: 72400000) and Computer network services (CPV: 72700000). The project involves a contract value of £90,236 and has been awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited (VMB). The procurement method was a direct award, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 1st April 2025 and the start of the contract period on 26th April 2025, running until 25th April 2029. The services are to be delivered to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in internet and network services to secure ongoing work over a four-year period. The direct award method indicates a streamlined procurement process, likely favouring businesses with existing relations or proven capabilities with local authorities. Companies well-suited for this tender are typically large-scale internet and computer network service providers that can deliver resilient connectivity solutions across multiple regions. With a significant budget and broad geographical coverage, this contract offers growth potential for businesses aiming to expand their public sector client base.

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Notice Title

DIA and Resilient Link

Notice Description

DIA and Resilient Link

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-670a80da-2927-4eeb-b6e2-a9803ff7894f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45446d53-148f-4830-9315-b17adff4b453
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
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 202510 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
James Morris
Contact Email
jamesmorris1@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226000000

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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