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Provision of the Council's WAN / Internet Services (direct award via CCS RM6116)

SEFTON COUNCIL

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17 Jan 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has completed a direct award contract for the provision of its WAN/Internet services to Virgin Media Business, with the procurement process guided by the Crown Commercial Service's Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116). This contract, classified under the wide area network industry category (CPV code 32430000), will operate over a two-year period starting from 8th December 2023, with an optional extension of twelve months. The total contract value is £765,000. The services will be provided within the region of England, covering the entire United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the notice of the award published on 17th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialised in telecommunications services and equipment. The direct award method indicates streamlined procurement, allowing quicker implementation and potentially reduced administrative burden for the supplier, which can translate into faster service deployment and operational advantages. Businesses that already have a foothold in large-scale network services or those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts would find participating in such tenders advantageous. The framework-based procurement process also ensures competitive and transparent terms, which can foster long-term partnerships and business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Council's WAN / Internet Services (direct award via CCS RM6116)

Notice Description

Direct award to Virgin Media via Crown Commercial Service's Network Services 3 Framework agreement reference RM6116 Contract is for two years with one 12-month optional extension Contract value is over the life of the contract including extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c92623b4-ab3b-42e0-8dea-497f250519e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7da3d51-d8c5-491b-9e1e-13ef80510038
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£765,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£765,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2023 - 7 Dec 2025 2-3 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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