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title: "Internet Access Connections"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f07fc90-4c36-4110-9516-002e58c2a9d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2017-11-27"
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# Internet Access Connections

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f07fc90-4c36-4110-9516-002e58c2a9d8

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed by the Department for Work and Pensions, which sought tenders for the "Internet Access Connections" project in the networks industry category. The contract, valued at £719,684, was aimed at providing enhanced internet connectivity to upgrade Wi-Fi services across various locations. The tender period ended on 2nd October 2017, and the contract commenced on 18th October 2017, continuing until 17th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand, especially those that specialise in internet services and network infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors may find themselves well-positioned to compete, ensuring they can deliver innovative solutions that align with the contract's requirements for connectivity and service enhancement across a broad geographical area, including the UK and overseas territories.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of internet connectivity to support the upgrade of Wi-Fi across a number of locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce531eb-2ea3-4b9d-b11a-6afb6e7ba4f4 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2017 - 17 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £719,684 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £719,684 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHSPEED OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2017 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce531eb-2ea3-4b9d-b11a-6afb6e7ba4f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce531eb-2ea3-4b9d-b11a-6afb6e7ba4f4
  27th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c134f32-a54a-47a1-9c74-e1045e5dd67e
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