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DBFB Internet Connectivity

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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05 Nov 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University in Milton Keynes, identified as a public authority sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for "DBFB Internet Connectivity", focusing on the supply of internet circuits. Falling under the category of goods, specifically radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, this tender is within the main procurement category. The procurement stage has progressed to awarding, with the contract for the supply already signed by Database for Business Limited, a large-scale enterprise. The contract period spans from 15 October 2025 to 14 October 2028, with the agreement having been signed on 7 October 2025. The gross value of the contract is £37,252.52.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with offerings in internet connectivity and telecommunications equipment. Companies similar to Database for Business Limited, notably those equipped to supply communication and telecommunication goods at scale, would find this type of contract beneficial in expanding their operations and customer base. The procurement method employed was below the threshold, suggesting potential ease for smaller enterprises to engage in similar future tenders. Businesses located in or near the United Kingdom are well-suited to be part of upcoming procurement processes by The Open University, enhancing their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DBFB Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

DBFB Internet Connectivity, supply of internet circuits

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dab3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071159-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,043 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATABASE FOR BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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