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title: "UK SBS IT17326 BEIS GCF Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0579a730-b2d9-412d-8205-a1c3709f346f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2018-03-29"
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# UK SBS IT17326 BEIS GCF Connectivity

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0579a730-b2d9-412d-8205-a1c3709f346f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS IT17326 BEIS GCF Connectivity" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry. The contract, valued at £275,679.06, was awarded to Vodafone Limited on 19 May 2017, with the contract period spanning from 1 June 2017 to 31 March 2019. This procurement followed a selective method as part of the CCS RM1557ix G-Cloud 9 framework agreement, with the tender successfully completed before its formal publication on 29 March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunications and related services, particularly those capable of delivering GCF services. Companies that are well-suited to compete might include large telecommunications firms or those with substantial capabilities in the procurement of goods and services within the telecommunications sector, thus setting a foundation for business growth through government contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of GCF service to BEIS, procured via Lot 1 of the CCS RM1557ix G-Cloud 9 framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410bccd-9f33-4f06-b9eb-363bb334b71b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,679 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,679 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2018 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410bccd-9f33-4f06-b9eb-363bb334b71b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410bccd-9f33-4f06-b9eb-363bb334b71b
  29th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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