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title: "ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity for NSI Pilot Sites (British Council)"
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# ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity for NSI Pilot Sites (British Council)

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0998193a-3a80-45dd-b4e5-dd40edb11071

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity for NSI Pilot Sites (British Council) to Gateway Global Communications Limited. The contract, classified under telecommunications services, has a total value of £393,558. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from November 3, 2022, to November 2, 2025, with the tender period ending on July 4, 2022. The location of the procurement is in London, England, and it falls under the services category.

This tender opportunity, awarded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, can be beneficial for businesses looking to provide telecommunications services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement. Businesses with expertise in network infrastructure and internet connectivity, especially those experienced in serving pilot sites, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value, which focuses on services related to telecommunications, presents an opportunity for growth and collaboration between suppliers and the buying organisation.

## Notice

DPS mini-competition for Echo 2 pilot sites for British Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff48a7bc-c1c4-48d7-ba42-3836039c8d5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2022 - 2 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £393,558 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £393,558 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATEWAY GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2022 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff48a7bc-c1c4-48d7-ba42-3836039c8d5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff48a7bc-c1c4-48d7-ba42-3836039c8d5b
  24th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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