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title: "PHE - ICT - Additional Internet Connectivity (CCS Covid 19)"
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# PHE - ICT - Additional Internet Connectivity (CCS Covid 19)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f1effbf-75d7-426d-971d-ec6843a05a62

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, seeking to enhance internet connectivity through the contract titled "PHE - ICT - Additional Internet Connectivity (CCS Covid 19)." This three-year tender, initiated on 28th October 2020 with a value of £390,971.06, is classified under the Internet Service Providers (ISP) category. The contract, which has the option for two 12-month extensions, is located in London, with the tender period officially closing on 26th October 2020. The procurement method employed was a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide internet services. Businesses that specialise in internet connectivity solutions and have the capacity to support increased traffic demands are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially those with a focus on resilience in response to growing digital needs in the wake of COVID-19.

## Notice

3 year contract with 2 x 12 month extensions Stakeholder: IT Provision of additional internet connections at Colindale to cater for increase in traffic. Direct award to Virgin Business Media via CCS RM3808 lot 1 due to C19 requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8db11aa-f783-487d-b5c4-dcd24f9752d2 |
| 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 | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2020 - 27 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,971 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £390,971 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8db11aa-f783-487d-b5c4-dcd24f9752d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8db11aa-f783-487d-b5c4-dcd24f9752d2
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d95e4d5-1a04-47a5-85fe-510401a6ad04
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

## Provenance

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