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ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jan 2024 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a Call Off Contract for "ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity" to VODAFONE LIMITED. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is GBP 789,079.88. The tender period ended on 25th January 2023, and the contract period is from 28th June 2023 to 27th June 2026. The procurement is in the services category and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender for Internet Connectivity services presents a business opportunity for organisations providing ICT and network services. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in providing global internet connectivity solutions. The contract awarded to VODAFONE LIMITED by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office signifies growth potential for technology companies in the network infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Call Off Contract awarded via a further competition conducted under the Authority's "Global Internet Connectivity Services" dynamic purchasing system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69bd3acd-5883-484c-b15a-71aab4ad5f17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf735ddd-97e8-4b89-abd6-355557d9a6c7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£789,079 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£789,079 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2023 - 27 Jun 2026 3-4 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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