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Provision of Internet Connectivity

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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05 Aug 2025 at 10:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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07 Jul 2025 at 14:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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07 Jul 2025 at 14:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
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02 Jun 2025 at 10:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) with the title 'Provision of Internet Connectivity' has reached its award stage. This project, classified under the services industry category, involves renewing support on existing internet connectivity lines to ensure 5Gbps bandwidth for a period of five years. The contract, awarded to Virgin Media Business, commenced on 17th July 2025 and will conclude on 25th June 2030. This direct award procurement was chosen for its ability to provide resilience through dual supply with BT and Virgin Media, maintaining maximum flexibility. Located at Londview Road, Morriston, the DVLA, a central government public authority, ensures the service aligns with UK legal standards stipulated in the legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data network equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of providing robust internet services under diverse connections. Large-scale companies, such as Internet Service Providers or IT infrastructure firms, which can handle significant connectivity projects and ensure networking resilience, will find this contract advantageous. In particular, businesses focusing on enhancing and maintaining high-speed connectivity could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and reputation in the public sector. The collaboration with established partners like Virgin Media Business highlights the need for experience with complex, high-capacity networks, providing a growth platform for businesses with similar capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Renew support on the exisiting internet connectivity lines supplied by Virgin Media, 5 years with 5Gbps connectivity

Procurement Information

Dual supply with BT and VMB for diverse connections for resilience contingency. DVLA have paid installation costs with both suppliers we merely need to continue with the rental charges to maintain maximum flexibility and resilience on our internet connectivity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046009-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£118,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 25 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Virgin Media Business

Further Information

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