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MPLS Connectivity Hub Service 2024-2025

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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10 Mar 2025 at 11:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for the MPLS Connectivity Hub Service 2024-2025, classified under information technology services. The tender, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, was selective in nature and open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The procurement, valued at £623,184.29, covers IT services across various regions including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. Key dates include the tender end date on 10th March 2025, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to expand their reach and secure high-value contracts. SMEs, in particular, stand to benefit from this selective procurement method, which encourages smaller entities to partake in large government projects. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ commitment to fostering SME involvement underlines the potential for business growth within the tech sector. The awarded contract to Core Technology Systems Uk Ltd illustrates the rewarding prospects available to adept companies in delivering multi-regional connectivity services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MPLS Connectivity Hub Service 2024-2025

Notice Description

Connectivity -MPLS Connectivity Hub Service 2024-2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4e0c02a-ba84-4483-8e4d-7fbd7d0309dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6329e52-73c3-405b-a250-af601583fedd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£623,184 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£623,184 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Paul Williams
Contact Email
paul.williams@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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