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title: "PSN Links-Procurement 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22ecd8a3-4d96-4dcb-83f7-ffa38072013e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE"
published: "2018-10-04"
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# PSN Links-Procurement 1

Buyer: DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22ecd8a3-4d96-4dcb-83f7-ffa38072013e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "PSN Links-Procurement 1" was initiated by the DVLA Commercial Services Directorate, focusing on the networks industry category. This tender, which has now reached the award stage, was completed with a contract value amounting to £201,061. The contract is set to commence on 31 October 2018 and will run until 31 December 2021. The intended delivery address for the services is located in Wales, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 27 September 2018, and the procurement method indicated is classified as 'Other'.

This awarded contract presents opportunities primarily for businesses engaged in providing secure carrier connectivity services, particularly those that can ensure the safe exchange of information. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete due to the nature of the services required. Companies with expertise in IT infrastructure and secure networking solutions may find this a beneficial opportunity for growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide DVLA with carrier connectivity, ensuring the information being shared is passed to and from the UK in a secure manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebee0ba2-01d9-49a9-8b55-9be01c7b8fa4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,061 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,061 |
| 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 | DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebee0ba2-01d9-49a9-8b55-9be01c7b8fa4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebee0ba2-01d9-49a9-8b55-9be01c7b8fa4
  4th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=348885987
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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