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title: "DWP Secure Digital Exchange (SDX) Circuits"
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# DWP Secure Digital Exchange (SDX) Circuits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b5eb651-9144-4155-b93c-8e33e95764e6

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "DWP Secure Digital Exchange (SDX) Circuits," initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is classified under the CPV category of telecommunications and related equipment. Located in Manchester, England, this contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract’s value is set at £24,145, and it runs from 31st October 2020 to 30th October 2023. The award notice was published on 23rd December 2021, indicating that the contract is currently active, having been awarded to Exponential-e Limited on 31st July 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, seeking to respond to the needs of governmental bodies in the telecommunications sector. Companies with expertise in providing secure digital exchange circuits or similar communication services are well-suited to compete in future procurement opportunities under this contract framework, leveraging their technical capabilities in a growing market.

## Notice

Single circuit bearers required for DWP Data Centre network use

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5edeabd-5b3d-44c5-a9b1-62a30f54501a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,145 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,145 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5edeabd-5b3d-44c5-a9b1-62a30f54501a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5edeabd-5b3d-44c5-a9b1-62a30f54501a
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ec704aa-aa88-4d8d-87a7-0d1591b72bf8
  n/a

## Provenance

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