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title: "Network Access Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-390948bb-9f9d-40dd-af8e-0f132971a03b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-05-17"
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# Network Access Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-390948bb-9f9d-40dd-af8e-0f132971a03b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for "Network Access Services", focusing on services within the networks industry category. The tender, conducted as a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement, had a total value of £22,800,000. Key dates include the contract period running from 26 March 2021 to 25 March 2026, and the tender period ended on 6 April 2020. The delivery addresses encompass various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and European locations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in WAN services, particularly those that can provide both MPLS network access and internet access circuits. Companies aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector, especially those capable of delivering large-scale network solutions, may find this tender particularly attractive. Given the substantial value, firms with experience in providing telecommunication services or similar infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this domain.

## Notice

The Network Access Service will deliver WAN Services, including both private (MPLS) network access services, where required (to be eventually deprecated), and internet access circuits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf00afe2-d9ca-40cc-bbba-adeaebedb3ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,800,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf00afe2-d9ca-40cc-bbba-adeaebedb3ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf00afe2-d9ca-40cc-bbba-adeaebedb3ee
  17th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a366fc04-bd9a-45b3-8586-8843e3357476
  n/a

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