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Internet and Azure connectivity bearers

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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17 Dec 2025 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, focuses on internet and cloud infrastructure services, specifically Azure connectivity. The procurement falls under the service industry category, with a central location of Dudley in the UKG36 region. The contract was awarded on December 16, 2025, to JISC SERVICES LIMITED, under the G-Cloud 14 Framework via direct award, tagged with the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. The process utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication, denoting a streamlined approach for essential IT infrastructure.

This tender represents significant opportunities for companies specialising in internet services and cloud connectivity, particularly those equipped to provide infrastructure to support secure access to cloud platforms. Although the award was a direct assignment, businesses interested in such frameworks should prepare for future openings within the sectors of internet provision and Azure connectivity. The focus on a single supplier, JISC SERVICES LIMITED, highlights a preference for established providers in this domain, suggesting growth prospects for large-scale operations able to offer competitive pricing and robust cyber protection services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internet and Azure connectivity bearers

Notice Description

Internet and Azure connectivity bearers critical IT infrastructure, to enable secure access to cloud services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and provision of the Council's contract for Internet Bearers, Microsoft Azure connectivity, supporting infrastructure and cyber protection. Additional information: Direct award

Procurement Information

Direct Award from CCS G-Cloud framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083847-2025
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

72400000 - Internet services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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