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Provision of Connectivity for Birmingham - PS/24/129

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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02 Apr 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) has completed the awarding process for the provision of connectivity services for Birmingham, titled "Provision of Connectivity for Birmingham - PS/24/129". The contract falls under the industry category of network equipment (CPV 32420000) and covers a service delivery to locations in Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £16,341.07, was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited and is set to commence on 5 January 2025, running until 4 January 2026. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the award notice published on 2 April 2025 for transparency. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18 December 2024 and the award date on 24 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment and connectivity services, particularly those able to provide reliable and scalable solutions within the stipulated budget. While the procurement was completed through a single tender action, similar future opportunities could be beneficial for businesses to monitor, especially those large enough to fulfil comprehensive connectivity needs for public sector entities. Businesses with robust service capabilities, a competitive edge in network solutions, and an interest in engaging with public sector contracts might find such tenders particularly rewarding.

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Notice Title

Provision of Connectivity for Birmingham - PS/24/129

Notice Description

Award of Contract has been completed via Single Tender Action. Award Notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of Connectivity for Birmingham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0f64d44-e6c6-4fd2-8786-02c7d19f724a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5adf5075-b642-4b6e-8549-64b59dabc4ac
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

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,341 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,341 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2025 - 4 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.buck@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

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