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ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jan 2024 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for "ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity" via a selective procurement method to DEUTSCHE TELEKOM GLOBAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS UK LTD. The contract, valued at GBP 573,106.57, has a contract period starting on June 12, 2023, and ending on June 11, 2026. The procurement process was completed on January 25, 2023, with the contract awarded on May 9, 2023, for services falling under the Internet network category.

This contract opportunity for Internet connectivity services presents a chance for businesses, especially those in the ICT sector, to engage with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, which was procured through a selective method, offering growth potential in this industry category. The contract period allows for a long-term engagement with the buying organisation, which could lead to further business opportunities beyond the initial contract term.

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Notice Title

ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Call Off Contract awarded via a further competition conducted under the Authority's "Global Internet Connectivity Services" dynamic purchasing system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdd4066d-c2dd-4c57-b4ba-e4e79a8e0b0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b75e8788-da31-4deb-9a13-bbe4021e43ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£573,106 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£573,106 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2026 3-4 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ict.commercial@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEUTSCHE TELEKOM GLOBAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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