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Renewal of Internet Connectivity

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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10 May 2020 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the award for the contract titled "Renewal of Internet Connectivity," which falls under the information technology services category. This procurement process, which initiated through a tender, aimed to renew an existing managed internet connectivity service for a duration of up to five years. The contract, valued at £132,000, was awarded to Virgin Business Media, with the contract period set to commence on 25th June 2020 and run until 24th June 2025. The geographical focus for service delivery is Wales, United Kingdom, and the tender period concluded on 4th May 2020.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing IT services, particularly those specialising in internet connectivity solutions. Firms capable of delivering high-capacity data services, such as Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecoms, would find themselves in a strong position to compete. The continuity of service from Virgin Media suggests that similar companies should consider how they might leverage this contract's renewal to showcase their capabilities and potentially engage in future tenders within the same framework.

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Notice Title

Renewal of Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

In 2016 DVLA awarded a contract for a managed internet connectivity service. These services comprise of 2 x 10Gb bearers with 5Gbps connectivity. CAL references 0198167 (SA5 4AW) and 0198161 (SA6 7JL). The DVLA now wishes to renew the contract for a period of up to 5 years, Virgin Media own and maintain the infrastructure to support this Connectivity, this will merely be a continuation of the rental agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cab6d6a8-c571-4341-bd1d-3b4389221d11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dddf45-6826-4ca9-8b1b-eac121854926
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2020 - 24 Jun 2025 Over 5 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
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 BUSINESS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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