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Internet Connections

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for internet connections in Exeter, UK. The procurement, with the title "Internet Connections," falls under the services industry category and followed a direct procurement method, specifically "below threshold - without competition." The procurement was finalized with the activity starting on the 25th of March 2025 and concluding by the 24th of March 2026. The contract, valued at £39,292.56 excluding taxes (£47,151.07 gross), was awarded to Daisy Communications Ltd, a large organisation based in Lancashire, UK, and the contract was signed on the 21st of March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in internet service provision. It particularly suits large-scale firms capable of providing high-quality, stable internet connections to healthcare organisations. Engaging in this tender could help companies expand their portfolio within the public healthcare sector, enhancing their reputation and experience in servicing significant public sector clients such as the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. This kind of contract also provides an opportunity to establish a long-term connection with government entities and opens pathways for future contracts.

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Notice Title

Internet Connections

Notice Description

Trust Internet Connections

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014965-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,292 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAISY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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