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Supply of Future Network Services

SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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28 Mar 2021 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sovereign Housing Association Limited, based in Newbury, UK, as the buyer for the tender titled "Supply of Future Network Services." This contract falls under the industry category of Wide Area Network services and is classified with a minimum value of £500,000 and a total value of £1,000,000. The procurement method used was a selective process through competitive dialogue, with the tender period concluding on 15th October 2020. The associated contract commenced on 19th October 2020 and will run until 12th July 2025, covering various delivery addresses including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sectors, particularly those that can provide Wide Area Network solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, especially in delivering innovative and flexible networking services. As the awarded contract is valued at £1,000,000 and actively engages large suppliers, it may also prompt collaboration opportunities for SMEs looking to partner with larger organisations like Virgin Media Business Limited, which has already secured the contract.

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Notice Title

Supply of Future Network Services

Notice Description

Provision of existing and future requirements for Wide Area Network connectivity between Sovereign office/site locations, hosted data centres and headquarters

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1edb99-d008-44e9-8a57-e26e113ea549
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 12 Jul 2025 4-5 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
SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
carol.murphy@sovereign.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441635277851

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5EE
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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