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Vocalink Fixed Extranet renewal ecm 11585

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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11 Sep 2024 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Vocalink Fixed Extranet service, titled "Vocalink Fixed Extranet renewal ecm 11585". This tender, which falls under the Data network support services industry category, was awarded to Vocalink International Limited. The project is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract beginning on 1st January 2024 and ending on 31st December 2024. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action, specifically a direct procurement method. The total contract value is £147,302.74, and the process reached the award stage with an active award as of 8th December 2023.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in data network support services within the United Kingdom. SMEs have been identified as suitable contenders for this kind of contract, making it an excellent prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio with prestigious public sector clients. The efficient and direct procurement method employed by DWP suggests the need for niche expertise and timely service delivery, ideal for businesses that excel in swift, high-quality outputs in the data network support domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vocalink Fixed Extranet renewal ecm 11585

Notice Description

Vocalink provides a fully managed fixed extranet service into Crown data services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d018cd3e-2911-4ec2-8687-9bf1e2c5f121
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f95fe07-3151-44d4-a6f8-2f0db735a9a3
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,302 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,302 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Jim Fay
Contact Email
jim.fay@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOCALINK INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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