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title: "Renewal of Interent Connectivity"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Renewal of Interent Connectivity

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-000a17b5-23d5-4d69-b2bc-138c95809e1e

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has successfully awarded a contract for the "Renewal of Internet Connectivity" service to Virgin Media, with a total contract value of £132,000. This procurement falls within the IT services industry and was executed through a direct procurement method as a single tender action due to its value being below threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 26th June 2020 and will span five years, concluding on 25th June 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th March 2020 and the award date on 22nd May 2020, with the award notice published on 28th May 2020. The contract location is Swansea, Wales, indicated by the postal code SA67JL.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in internet connectivity services and infrastructure. Companies with capabilities to provide reliable internet solutions or those looking to expand their service contracts with government bodies would be well-suited to compete in future solicitations. The DVLA's continued need for essential connectivity services underscores the demand for robust IT solutions in the public sector, fostering potential growth avenues for participating firms.

## Notice

In 2016 DVLA went to market for internet connectivity services and Virgin Media were awarded the contract for 3 years. The DVLA now wishes to renew the contract for a period of up to 5 years, Virgin Media own and maintain the infrastructure to support this Connectivity, this will merely be a continuation of the rental agreement to support a business critical requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb4d3f9-b2b4-41f0-9ea5-607557b6b04c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2020 - 25 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 May 2020 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb4d3f9-b2b4-41f0-9ea5-607557b6b04c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb4d3f9-b2b4-41f0-9ea5-607557b6b04c
  28th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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