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title: "Civic Office Core Network Switches"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DONCASTER COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-19"
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# Civic Office Core Network Switches

Buyer: DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02221ddd-05a3-4a2d-a1f7-d0dce8391bbc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Doncaster Council, which has conducted a direct award tender for the purchase of Cisco Core Network Switches, classified under the IT services category. The tender was completed on 13th October 2021, and the contract commenced on 19th October 2021, extending until 18th October 2022. The work will be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom and is valued at £123,184, with Virgin Media Business Limited selected as the supplier.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those with expertise in network infrastructure and support. Given the direct award method, while smaller companies may find it challenging to participate, larger firms with established capabilities and resources can leverage this tender to expand their operations within public sector contracts, potentially paving the way for future offers and partnerships.

## Notice

To purchase Cisco Core Network Switches

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31fb202-f6fd-4937-91dc-26eb2b78c878 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2021 - 18 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,184 |
| 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 | DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31fb202-f6fd-4937-91dc-26eb2b78c878

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31fb202-f6fd-4937-91dc-26eb2b78c878
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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