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title: "Wide Area Network"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2016-11-30"
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# Wide Area Network

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50f330ae-1add-4da1-8a79-373b44ba0086

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## Summary

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has successfully awarded a contract for Wide Area Network services worth £483,000, following a procurement process initiated under the Network Services Framework Agreement ID: RM1045. The contract was awarded on 20th October 2016, with a contract period spanning from 1st November 2016 to 31st October 2018. This procurement falls within the services industry and was conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given their suitability for participation. Eligible companies should possess the expertise in delivering Wide Area Network services, which can cater to the needs of emergency services like the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Fostering collaboration with such public sector bodies can enhance market reach and provide a stable revenue stream for the participating businesses.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a contract for Wide Area Network services through the Network Services Framework Agreement ID: RM1045.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87852a0f-5aba-4e25-9c8d-b1b3c15c83cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £483,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £483,000 |
| 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 & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87852a0f-5aba-4e25-9c8d-b1b3c15c83cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87852a0f-5aba-4e25-9c8d-b1b3c15c83cc
  30th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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