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AT1273 - Virgin Lines

LUTON COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2024 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has awarded a contract titled "AT1273 - Virgin Lines" for providing broadband services to their corporate estate. The classified industry category of the procurement is Networks (CPV: 32400000), and this tender falls under the services category. The procurement process started with a direct award method and reached the award stage on 22nd July 2024, with the contract period stretching from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029. The contract, valued at £332,850, will be executed in the region of England, United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities by engaging with large-scale projects requiring broadband network services. Companies specialising in telecommunications and ICT services, particularly those with experience in handling large corporate estates, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Although this particular contract is not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, it provides an insightful example for businesses on how to approach direct awards and long-term service provisions in public procurement.

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Notice Title

AT1273 - Virgin Lines

Notice Description

Broadband for corporate estate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed38fbad-13e2-478f-a21e-9d4e0152eee2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e646e6b3-27f8-43c8-880d-b4ac9a3cacbf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,850 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Omobolaji Oladokun
Contact Email
omobolaji.oladokun@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7743164683

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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