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title: "Network Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d57952c-4d6c-421c-8b5f-35e11af314d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Network Connectivity

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d57952c-4d6c-421c-8b5f-35e11af314d9

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Network Connectivity," aimed at securing a network connectivity solution through Verizon. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and was finalised in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement method with a contract value of £14,500. The contract period commenced on 15th June 2019 and concluded on 14th June 2020, with the tender period ending on 24th May 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in network infrastructure and connectivity solutions. Companies that can manage transitions from traditional data centres to cloud services would particularly benefit from this tender type. With the ongoing shift in technology, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in innovative network solutions may find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future contracts as public sector demands evolve.

## Notice

A new agreement with Verizon for the provision of a network connectivity solution whilst we manage the exit from the IBM/Verizon data centre to MS Azure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5718b1-4e67-4052-af66-3ea03057f043 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2019 - 14 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,500 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | West Hill & North Laine |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2020 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5718b1-4e67-4052-af66-3ea03057f043

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5718b1-4e67-4052-af66-3ea03057f043
  13th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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