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GB-Liverpool: Connectivity & Colocation

PLUS DANE HOUSING LIMITED

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05 May 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Liverpool: Connectivity & Colocation" was managed by Plus Dane Housing Limited, based in Liverpool. The tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically relating to consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified with the CPV code 72000000. The award phase has been completed, with the contract being awarded to Arrow Business Communications Limited, a large-scale supplier. This process was conducted through the Government Commercial Agency Network Services 3 framework, specifically Lot 1A, which focuses on Inter Site Connectivity and Data Access Services. The contract, valued at £122,000, is significant for the North West region of the UK, with the contract period spanning from 17th April 2026 to 16th July 2027.

This tender provides noteworthy opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those capable of providing inter-site connectivity and data access solutions. Although the awarded supplier is a large-scale business, the roles outlined within the framework suggest potential partnerships or subcontracting opportunities for medium to large enterprises aiming to expand in this market. Businesses that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and internet support would find this opportunity well-aligned with their growth strategies, as it leverages government-backed frameworks to facilitate extended service delivery to a public sector client.

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Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: Connectivity & Colocation

Notice Description

Direct award via Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Network Services 3 framework-Lot 1A: Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cca3985-8173-48e5-a6d6-3daaceb8fb5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48d7747-b8fc-4197-ad35-68f49b836431
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Jul 2027 1-2 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
PLUS DANE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARROW BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED (TRADING UNDER THE BRAND N

Further Information

Notice Documents

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