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Crown Hosting Internet - Law Enforcement Community Network Data Centre Connectivity

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the awarding of a contract for Crown Hosting Internet services, specifically for the Law Enforcement Community Network Data Centre Connectivity. The buying organisation responsible for this contract is the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the Internet network industry category (CPV: 32412110), follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 30th April 2025. The contract commences on 25th May 2025 and will end on 24th May 2027, covering services in London, UK. The total contract value is £47,391 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in internet network services. Businesses eligible to compete in similar tenders include those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the stated suitability in the procurement documentation. The awarded contract to Exponential-e Limited, a large-scale organisation, demonstrates the potential for businesses capable of meeting the specified technical and service delivery requirements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and establish credibility within the public sector, particularly within the critical infrastructure of law enforcement networks.

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Notice Title

Crown Hosting Internet - Law Enforcement Community Network Data Centre Connectivity

Notice Description

Law Enforcement Community Network Data Centre Connectivity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6b49cc8-f33e-43c8-8c85-3690c2936e5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73159ae7-29c5-4ed3-bdff-f5bfe2e6f740
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£47,391 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,391 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2025 - 24 May 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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