Award

CE-122-25-DA4 Provision of Core Network Maintenance

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has engaged in a procurement process titled "CE-122-25-DA4 Provision of Core Network Maintenance," primarily focused in the services sector with the geographical focus being Ayr, Scotland—specifically the UKM94 region. The procurement method was limited, entailing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated through the CCS Network Services 3 framework. The contract, valued at £117,311.34, was awarded to Virgin Media Business and was signed on 29th September 2025. This procurement has reached the contract award stage, with the pertinent documentation completed and made public on 7th October 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large businesses, particularly those specialising in network services and maintenance within the UK. Firms with expertise in managing core network operations could find similar contracts advantageous, allowing them to expand their market presence and enhance service offerings to regional government bodies. The limited procurement method indicates a preference for experienced suppliers under established framework agreements, potentially fostering enduring partnerships with local authorities like South Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CE-122-25-DA4 Provision of Core Network Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Core Network Maintenance

Procurement Information

This award is from the CCS Network services 3 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812353
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540841
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,311 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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