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title: "Provision of Replacement WAN Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST"
published: "2017-11-30"
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# Provision of Replacement WAN Services

Buyer: NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-653cadd4-03bd-4528-85a6-4c50a23b13e2

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## Summary

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a tender process for the provision of Replacement WAN Services, a crucial service in the networking category. This procurement falls under a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 17 December 2017 and ending on 16 December 2022. The closing date for submissions was 25 August 2017, and the contract has been awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited, which is headquartered in Hook, England.

Businesses specialising in networking services, particularly those that are compliant with PSN requirements, could find significant growth opportunities through contracts like this. The procurement process was designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing them to engage in public sector work. Companies offering similar services may find it beneficial to closely monitor future opportunities by the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust to leverage potential contracts for growth.

## Notice

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) had a requirement to replace the current WAN service which must be fully PSN compliant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03063588-65a0-4080-82ec-854aeab3e1d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2017 - 16 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2017 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03063588-65a0-4080-82ec-854aeab3e1d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03063588-65a0-4080-82ec-854aeab3e1d8
  30th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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