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title: "BWC WAN Links"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL"
published: "2024-12-17"
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# BWC WAN Links

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20132bad-126a-4c95-8cab-31fe5e96d030

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## Summary

Birmingham Women's and Children Hospital has completed the procurement process for the "BWC WAN Links" contract, focused on the renewal and upgrade of WAN, Internet, HSCN, and Cloud connectivity services to AWS. Classified under the "Wide area network services" industry category, this contract is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period will run from 13 December 2024 to 10 December 2027, with the total value awarded being £160,000. Key dates include the award date on 3 December 2024 and the last tender period end date on 10 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications and IT services sectors, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive network solutions. It is especially suited for SMEs, as indicated in the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in WAN, Internet, and cloud services can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships and expand their market presence with a key public sector client. The successful supplier for this contract is Convergence (Group Networks) Limited, demonstrating the potential for regional SMEs to secure substantial public sector contracts.

## Notice

Deliverable - WAN, Internet, HSCN, Cloud connect to AWS Renewal and Upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bc3c1c-7d1d-448d-b0f3-4e65074ce97e |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,968 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bc3c1c-7d1d-448d-b0f3-4e65074ce97e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bc3c1c-7d1d-448d-b0f3-4e65074ce97e
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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