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title: "PSN Links-Procurement 1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE"
published: "2018-12-09"
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# PSN Links-Procurement 1

Buyer: DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aab1d66-a548-40a4-aa5a-a92e11bb54f5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PSN Links-Procurement 1" was initiated by the DVLA Commercial Services Directorate to secure carrier connectivity services that ensure the secure exchange of information to and from the UK. This contract falls under the networks category and is located in Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was classified as "Other." The tender period concluded on 27 September 2018, while the contract, valued at £201,061, commenced on 31 October 2018 and runs until 31 December 2021.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications and IT services, enabling them to expand their client base by providing essential connectivity solutions. With the DVLA being a significant public sector client, businesses that can deliver secure and reliable network services are encouraged to engage with similar future tenders, leveraging their expertise to enhance service delivery within public sector contracts.

## Notice

To provide DVLA with carrier connectivity, ensuring the information being shared is passed to and from the UK in a secure manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122036e8-b458-4e61-90c4-1049d5735bdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,061 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,061 |
| 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 | DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## 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

- 9 Dec 2018 at 09:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122036e8-b458-4e61-90c4-1049d5735bdb
- 9 Dec 2018 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122036e8-b458-4e61-90c4-1049d5735bdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122036e8-b458-4e61-90c4-1049d5735bdb
  9th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=359858219
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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