Award

PS/22/156 - Provision of Business Broadband and Telephone

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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21 Mar 2023 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Business Broadband and Telephone services. The contract, with a value of £45,600 GBP, was awarded to Virgin Media Business Ltd. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, and the contract period runs from 3rd February 2023 to 2nd February 2024. The tender was located in Swansea, Wales, and fell under the services category.

This awarded contract presents a business opportunity for companies specializing in data-communications equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer bespoke solutions in this industry may find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their business operations. The direct procurement method used for this contract also highlights potential future opportunities for businesses to engage with the DVLA for similar projects in the communications sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS/22/156 - Provision of Business Broadband and Telephone

Notice Description

Communication links for DVLA relating core business functions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b13dde45-8ccd-41d6-b83a-0d7b59786cbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfd70410-7f76-46b7-8811-4e972724065a
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

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

CPV Codes

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2023 - 2 Feb 2024 6-12 months
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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
liam.scannell@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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