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CO - Connectivity services contract

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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03 Jan 2018 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Connectivity Services Contract (ID: CCNE17A01 - 00128405), which has been awarded by the Crown Commercial Service, a department of the UK Cabinet Office. The contract, categorized under "Network infrastructure" services, is based in London and involves providing internet connectivity between a government hub location and a data centre. The award was announced on 3rd January 2018, following the completion of the tender stage that concluded on 2nd January 2017. The contract covers a duration from 13th January 2017 to 12th January 2020, with an awarded value of £75,000 from a minimum bid value of £125,000, as a call-off from the CCS RM1045 Network Services framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the requirement specifications. Companies that provide services in wide area networks and data access services may find this contract appealing to enhance their market presence and collaborate with government entities. The successful bidder, Easynet Managed Services Ltd, exemplifies the type of large-scale provider that competes in this market, indicating that firms with strong capabilities in delivering similar services should consider future procurement opportunities in this space to foster business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO - Connectivity services contract

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. It is also the corporate headquarters for government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. The Government Property Unit (GPU) was established in 2010 to work with central government departments to drive savings across the government estate. The contract relates to internet connectivity services between a government Hub location in London and the data centre. The contract is a call-off from the CCS RM1045 Network Services framework - Lot 1; Data access services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e73e973-0050-481b-ba9f-9ebf74b442e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a137fd3-4577-475c-ab82-b0b46347276d
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2017 - 12 Jan 2020 2-3 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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EASYNET MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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