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Re-tender for the Provision of Internet Links

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is responsible for contracting services on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). The tender, titled "Re-tender for the Provision of Internet Links," falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. The location for delivery is Sheffield, with the contract period set from 10th September 2016 to 9th September 2020. This open procurement has reached the award stage, with the winning bid selected on 13th June 2016. The tender period ended on 23rd May 2016, after which the contract was awarded to ASK4 Business Ltd, valued at £49,875.76.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and telecommunications to expand their market presence. Companies with expertise in providing internet connectivity solutions, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find the procurement aligned with their capabilities. The successful suppliers will not only benefit from a stable contract duration but also enhance their reputation by partnering with a prominent governmental department focused on visa processing and remote services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-tender for the Provision of Internet Links

Notice Description

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is a department of the Home Office charged with processing visa applications from people wishing to visit the UK. As part of their process they operate a Video Interviewing Hub in Vulcan House, Sheffield, allowing remote interviewing of visa applicants located in UK and overseas offices. The Authority's contract for provision of these connections expires on 10th September 2016 and there are no options to extend the contract further. Suppliers are invited to bid for the ongoing provision of the internet connections, in line with the provisos detailed in the tender documentation. Please see attached Statement of Requirements (Appendix B)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97fe8ecd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/245cced6-b63b-43f3-90ef-dcf7f851d91b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20169 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2016 - 9 Sep 2020 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASK4 BUSINESS

Further Information

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