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title: "CP2065-21 ISP Data Access Services"
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# CP2065-21 ISP Data Access Services

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-285666c2-ac24-4c9f-aa9c-e6ab8a2cdea1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Devon County Council, which has initiated a direct award for the contract titled "CP2065-21 ISP Data Access Services." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on internet services, with a total value of £45,000. The contract will support the increased demand for data access services due to the surge in remote working prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2021 and will run until 30th April 2022. The procurement stage is noted as complete, with the award having been made on 28th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in internet services and data access solutions. Companies with the capability to provide robust internet connectivity and support services, particularly those experienced in catering to large organisational needs during times of increased demand, would be well-suited to engage with such contracts. The focus on improving service delivery and user experience during the continued implementation of remote working arrangements highlights a growing market for providers looking to expand their clientele within the public sector.

## Notice

The Covid 19 Pandemic lead to an increase in capacity to deal with the growth of Devon County Council's front-line staff who are home working. Back in 2019, we would regularly see around 900 remote concurrent connections from staff machines. During the lockdown, this has increased by 400%. We have increased our existing capacity as far as we can and have made significant changes to the DCC laptops and used throttling of traffic to try and maintain the service for our customers. Ideally, we need to revert some of the changes, so we have a better understanding of what sites are being accessed and the removal of throttling will give everyone working from home an even better work experience. In 2020 the capacity available was increased by installing a new 10Gb BT Line link, replacing the existing 1Gb (BT Link). This procurement is to put in place a contract for 1Gb Virgin Media backup line.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1cd4d9c-31fd-4642-bc13-6fbc4931da4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KCOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1cd4d9c-31fd-4642-bc13-6fbc4931da4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1cd4d9c-31fd-4642-bc13-6fbc4931da4c
  12th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

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