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CP2667-25 Internet Service Provider 10GB

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 May 2025 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CP2667-25 Internet Service Provider 10GB" contract, focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, and internet support. This procurement aimed at acquiring a short-term 10GB internet line in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Exeter, to replace existing internet infrastructure and support the Wide Area Network service roll-out. The procurement was conducted via direct award, with the award finalised on 14 May 2025. The contract, valued at £27,500, is set for an initial eight-month period starting on 20 May 2025, with the possibility of extending it up to four additional months, ending by 20 January 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in network solutions and internet service provision. Although the direct award method restricts competition in this instance, such contracts could be indicative of similar future opportunities for businesses positioned to provide large-scale network solutions. Enterprises with capabilities in high-speed data services, especially those capable of engaging with public sector clients, such as GCI Network Solutions Limited, would find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their market reach and demonstrating their credentials in handling substantial IT infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2667-25 Internet Service Provider 10GB

Notice Description

Devon County Council currently have two internet links into County Hall Exeter (5gb and 10gb BT lines). The authority have procured a new contract for the Wide Area Network (CP2471-24) and these lines will be replaced as part of this service roll out. The 10gb line is due to expire on 20th May 2025 (CP1579-18) but will be required until January 2026. The current contract does not have capacity for a contract extension, therefore there is a requirement to put in place a short term contract for the 10gb line. Initial contract period 8 months, option to extend 4 x one month Value PS27,500 for initial contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b485303b-37ab-4107-bf43-c77913572d91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5106eb-0361-4fa8-a176-d2ac2aad5a7e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£27,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 20 Jan 2026 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS LIMITED (NASSTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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