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Provision of Internet for the British Consulate General in Boston

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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20 Nov 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of internet services at the British Consulate General in Boston. This contract, identified as CPG/12919/2025, was awarded to Verizon Business Network Services LLC under a direct procurement method, indicating it was below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract was signed on 11th September 2025 and is active from 1st October 2025 until 30th September 2028. The project falls under the services category with an industry classification focused on internet services. The procurement took place in London, UK, but services will be delivered in the United States.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and internet services, particularly those capable of providing reliable international solutions. Given the nature of the contract and the strategic location of service delivery, large-scale enterprises with established operations in the telecommunications sector would be well-positioned to tackle projects of this nature. The efficient delivery of internet services to international governmental institutions could catalyse further opportunities within similar contract frameworks, thereby enabling business growth and expansion in both the UK and international markets.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internet for the British Consulate General in Boston

Notice Description

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has awarded the contract for the provision of Internet for the British Consulate General in Boston to Verizon Business Network Services LLC .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075782-2025
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

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,008 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES

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