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title: "Internet Connections - 10GB Bearer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f68aa8d-30c0-4498-acb8-492100f4af9c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GEM CSU"
published: "2021-06-04"
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# Internet Connections - 10GB Bearer

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GEM CSU  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f68aa8d-30c0-4498-acb8-492100f4af9c

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by NHS Arden and GEM CSU for the provision of "Internet Connections - 10GB Bearer," classified under the Networks category. The procurement method followed was selective, through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Network Services 2 Framework. The contract has been awarded as of 15 January 2021 and is expected to be active until 14 February 2024. The delivery address is located in Derby, England, and the tender period concluded on 17 December 2020.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for large telecommunications and IT service providers looking to expand their market presence in the public sector. Companies with expertise in data access services, specifically those capable of delivering high-speed internet connections, would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with NHS Arden and GEM CSU could lead to further collaborations and enhanced contracts within the healthcare framework.

## Notice

NHS Arden & GEM CSU has a requirement for the provision of Internet Connections for our Data Centre This contract has been awarded via a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 1: Data access services Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32f82d6-c331-43ac-b3cd-4c2735f4d066 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,950 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GEM CSU |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32f82d6-c331-43ac-b3cd-4c2735f4d066

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32f82d6-c331-43ac-b3cd-4c2735f4d066
  4th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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