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Data Circuit Line for 7WS

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, pertains to the provision of a data circuit line for 7WS. Specifically classified under the services category, the procurement falls within the industry classification of Internet service providers (ISP), identified by the CPV code 72411000. Located within the UK, this process was conducted through a limited procurement method, utilising an award procedure without prior publication, justified by the use of a CCS Framework with mini competition RM1557.14 GCloud 14. This process, now at the award stage, concluded with an active contract signed on 17th March 2026, valued at £25,596 GBP, with COLT Technology Services selected as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the telecommunications and internet service provision sectors, especially those able to deliver high-quality data circuit services. Large-scale enterprises or those familiar with government frameworks and capable of competing in frameworks like GCloud may find this procurement particularly advantageous. The focus on quality and social value alongside competitive pricing criteria suggests opportunities for firms that can offer innovative, cost-effective solutions while contributing positively to social objectives.

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Notice Title

Data Circuit Line for 7WS

Notice Description

Provision of Circuit Data leased line at 7WS

Procurement Information

Use of CCS Framework with mini competition RM1557.14 GCloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029933-2026
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

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,596 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

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