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Network Circuit Provision

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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27 Jul 2022 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has recently completed a procurement process titled "Network Circuit Provision," aimed at providing access to cloud services across five of its offices located in the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for “Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services” and involving internet service provision, carried a total contract value of £750,222. The tender process was conducted as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 28th June 2022 to 28th June 2025. The tender period ended on 28th March 2022.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in technology services, especially those providing cloud infrastructure and related consulting. Businesses equipped to offer innovative solutions for enhancing interactive audio, video services, and emerging technologies such as IoT or virtual reality would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The integration of such technologies supports the evolving hybrid working environment demanded by public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Circuit Provision

Notice Description

Users in the 5 FSA offices will require access to cloud services and there is no requirement for branch-to-branch connectivity. Cloud services are currently predominantly text and static image HTML; however, increased use is being made of interactive audio and video services for hybrid working with potential requirements for business use of IOT, gaming and virtual reality technologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-804bfdfb-94cc-475e-914a-b6d30b8a31ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d386ddcf-5b84-4bcc-96cc-a01927c103e9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,222 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,222 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2022 - 28 Jun 2025 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
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

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