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title: "Wide Area Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7bff9473-d01a-4594-b594-5d8e215fa45f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Wide Area Network Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bff9473-d01a-4594-b594-5d8e215fa45f

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## Summary

The procurement process for Wide Area Network Services, initiated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has reached the award stage with an active contract valued at £396,000. The CQC is based in London, England, and the services are required for delivery, configuration, and installation at various locations within the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the UK. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2017 and will conclude on 31st March 2020, with a tender period that ended on 9th January 2017. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender showcases significant opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunication services, particularly those with expertise in providing Wide Area Network solutions. While this specific contract has already been awarded to Vodafone Ltd, similar future opportunities may arise, especially for larger companies with the required capability to deliver such services in a vast geographical area. Businesses that are adept at handling complex network configurations and installations will be particularly well-suited to compete in subsequent tenders of this nature.

## Notice

The scope of this requirement is the delivery, configuration and installation of Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity services to the Authority's locations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e661def8-2139-4cd6-b871-654dc9859ca0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £396,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £396,000 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2017 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e661def8-2139-4cd6-b871-654dc9859ca0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e661def8-2139-4cd6-b871-654dc9859ca0
  23rd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/659ffe0a-0f93-462c-aa77-8ac670f22303
  CQC ICTC 642
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/597b599b-cb00-4799-9bb1-88b5ca4e1551
  CQC ICTC 642
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c359913-c8b3-424d-93c9-e34c1e3b4315
  CQC ICTC 642

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