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IT Connectivity

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the IT Connectivity contract, initiated by Highways England Company Limited, involved a direct tender method. The contract, valued at £23,460,119, focuses on IT services related to consulting, software development, and internet support. Deliveries are expected across the United Kingdom and its territories, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the contract period having run from 1 January 2019 to 31 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services industry, including consulting, software development, and network support firms. Companies of various sizes may wish to compete, although large-scale vendors may find themselves at an advantage due to the nature of the work required. The successful supplier, Thales UK Limited, could serve as a benchmark for others looking to secure similar contracts in future procurement cycles.

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Notice Title

IT Connectivity

Notice Description

IT Network Connectivity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58247bd-b4fb-4818-92cb-f92ade105306
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£23,460,119 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,460,119 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 2-3 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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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