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title: "DIA and Resilient Link"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# DIA and Resilient Link

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-670a80da-2927-4eeb-b6e2-a9803ff7894f

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "DIA and Resilient Link" project, classified under Internet services (CPV: 72400000) and Computer network services (CPV: 72700000). The project involves a contract value of £90,236 and has been awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited (VMB). The procurement method was a direct award, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 1st April 2025 and the start of the contract period on 26th April 2025, running until 25th April 2029. The services are to be delivered to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in internet and network services to secure ongoing work over a four-year period. The direct award method indicates a streamlined procurement process, likely favouring businesses with existing relations or proven capabilities with local authorities. Companies well-suited for this tender are typically large-scale internet and computer network service providers that can deliver resilient connectivity solutions across multiple regions. With a significant budget and broad geographical coverage, this contract offers growth potential for businesses aiming to expand their public sector client base.

## Notice

DIA and Resilient Link

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45446d53-148f-4830-9315-b17adff4b453 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,236 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,236 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45446d53-148f-4830-9315-b17adff4b453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45446d53-148f-4830-9315-b17adff4b453
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

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