Award

Direct Internet Access

WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT

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30 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Welland Procurement Unit has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Direct Internet Access," targeting internet services within the industry category of Internet Services (CPV: 72400000). This three-year contract, awarded to Vodafone, involves internet provision and connectivity, including two managed internet connections into Natborough and a single line for Whetstone depot. The contract, valued at £115,950, starts on 1st June 2024 and will conclude on 31st May 2027. The procurement method used was a direct award, reflecting a streamlined procurement process for immediate requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for entities specialising in high-capacity internet service provision. Although direct awards may limit wider competition, businesses with established reputations, such as large-scale providers like Vodafone, are well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and establish longer-term service agreements would particularly benefit from securing such contracts that ensure a steady revenue stream and contribute to their business stability and growth.

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Notice Title

Direct Internet Access

Notice Description

3 year contract for internet provision and connectivity from Vodafone for two managed internet connections into Natborough, one at 1GB and one at 5GB, and a single line coming in to Whetstone depot at 1GB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5fa203e-d45d-461f-b554-b25be457723d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7dc023-56f2-4268-aa3e-199268c0021a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,950 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 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
WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE19 2EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Narborough & Littlethorpe
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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