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title: "Wide Area Network"
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# Wide Area Network

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fc25424-c5a7-48a1-9e72-1a9c8156b628

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission is seeking to procure services related to a Wide Area Network, having classified the project under the CPV code 32430000. The procurement method employed is a direct tender through a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract awarded to Vodafone Ltd on 14 March 2016. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2016 and concluded on 31 March 2017. The tender period ended on 1 March 2016, and the value of the contract amounts to £247,000. This procurement process took place in London, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale service providers in the telecommunications sector, particularly those offering wide area network services. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive networking solutions could greatly benefit from engaging in future tenders of this nature, as the contracting authority frequently seeks reliable service suppliers to support its operational requirements across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and continental Europe.

## Notice

Wide Area Network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6d29a6-4dc7-4434-bc7d-b5c33c8a98be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £247,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,000 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2017 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6d29a6-4dc7-4434-bc7d-b5c33c8a98be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6d29a6-4dc7-4434-bc7d-b5c33c8a98be
  29th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53ac20f4-4e1e-49fa-a0f5-05582305c245
  CQC ICTC 661

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