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Wide Area Network (WAN) 2023

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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31 Jul 2024 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has concluded the procurement process for the "Wide Area Network (WAN) 2023" contract within the services category, specifically covering "Wide area network services". The procurement was located in the United Kingdom and conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This was part of a Framework Contract RM6116, targeting inter-site connectivity and data access services. The contract, worth GBP 4,891,192.60, was awarded to Vodafone Limited and was signed on 11th April 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in network services, particularly those skilled in providing wide area network solutions. Ideal candidates for similar future opportunities would be companies with robust capabilities in connectivity, network management, security monitoring, and support services, emphasizing secure internet access and performance reporting. Collaborative engagements with national agencies like the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency highlight the potential for significant long-term growth and strategic partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network (WAN) 2023

Notice Description

This notice is for transparency purposes only. The contract is for the provision of wide area network services. In scope: Migration from the existing suppliers o Connectivity o Office to Office connectivity o Office to Data Centre connectivity o Direct Internet Access (DIA) connectivity o Network Services (IP addressing, routing, failover, application prioritisation etc) o Service Management and Support o Employee Internet Access via secure internet connection. o Security Monitoring, Performance, Reporting and Documentation Out of scope: o Data Centre supplier Inter Data Centre Connectivity o Connectivity to the Internet from the current supplier (Equinix) Data Centres o LAN Equipment (Cabled and Wi-Fi) at Buyer sites o Public Services Network connectivity

Lot Information

Lot 1

It's issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6116 for the provision of Network Services. CALL-OFF LOT(S): Lot 1a - Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services

Procurement Information

This was not published via CF/FTS This competition was issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6116 for the provision of Network Services. CALL-OFF LOT(S): Lot 1a - Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048682
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024030-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,891,192 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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