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title: "Direct Internet Access (DIA)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f3f44ac-1a65-452b-9388-fc139ae17713"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND"
published: "2025-01-17"
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# Direct Internet Access (DIA)

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f3f44ac-1a65-452b-9388-fc139ae17713

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## Summary

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed the procurement process for the provision of Direct Internet Access (DIA) services. This direct award, carried out through the CCS Framework RM6116, has led to the selection of Wavenet Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £211,748.40, will cover multiple geographic locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other parts of the world. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' stage, with the official award date being 14th January 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 18th January 2025 and conclude on 17th January 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in internet network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract well-suited due to the direct procurement method, allowing them to compete effectively. With Wavenet Ltd already awarded the contract, interested businesses can explore partnership opportunities or prepare for future similar tenders. The extensive geographic coverage offers additional prospects for businesses with capabilities to deliver across a wide range of locations.

## Notice

Internet services - Direct award via CCS Framework RM6116 / Government eMarketplace catalogue reference: RM6116-Lot1a-Wavenet-SO110

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a089ba-6dfc-42f1-9592-92693555ef90 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £211,748 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a089ba-6dfc-42f1-9592-92693555ef90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a089ba-6dfc-42f1-9592-92693555ef90
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

## Provenance

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