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title: "UKEF IP ACCESS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK EXPORT FINANCE"
published: "2024-08-05"
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# UKEF IP ACCESS

Buyer: UK EXPORT FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55536c55-110f-4a8a-849c-2fe1d76752af

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKEF IP ACCESS" was conducted by UK Export Finance (UK Export Finance), focusing on the provision of IP access services within the Internet service providers (ISP) category. The procurement, which followed a single tender action below the threshold, was completed with a contract value of £60,480 GBP. The process commenced with the tender period ending on 24th September 2023, and the contract was awarded on 24th September 2023. The delivery location for the services is London, address: 1 Horse Guards Road, SW1A 2HQ. The awarded contract period spans from 25th September 2023 to 24th September 2026. This tender has completed the Award stage and the details were published on 5th August 2024.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ISP services, particularly those capable of delivering continuous and reliable IP access solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) stand a good chance of success in such tenders due to specified suitability requirements. The contract, awarded to Colt Technology Services, signifies that large-scale, capable suppliers are also competitive in this industry. This opportunity highlights the importance of readiness to meet both the service quality and regulatory standards required by public sector procurements, enabling businesses to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

IP access for UK Export Finance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d4cbd3-6560-443e-8592-d41e12fd95e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,480 |
| 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 | UK EXPORT FINANCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 06:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d4cbd3-6560-443e-8592-d41e12fd95e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d4cbd3-6560-443e-8592-d41e12fd95e2
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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