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title: "CO - Connectivity services contract"
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# CO - Connectivity services contract

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e73e973-0050-481b-ba9f-9ebf74b442e5

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Connectivity Services Contract (ID: CCNE17A01 - 00128405), which has been awarded by the Crown Commercial Service, a department of the UK Cabinet Office. The contract, categorized under "Network infrastructure" services, is based in London and involves providing internet connectivity between a government hub location and a data centre. The award was announced on 3rd January 2018, following the completion of the tender stage that concluded on 2nd January 2017. The contract covers a duration from 13th January 2017 to 12th January 2020, with an awarded value of £75,000 from a minimum bid value of £125,000, as a call-off from the CCS RM1045 Network Services framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the requirement specifications. Companies that provide services in wide area networks and data access services may find this contract appealing to enhance their market presence and collaborate with government entities. The successful bidder, Easynet Managed Services Ltd, exemplifies the type of large-scale provider that competes in this market, indicating that firms with strong capabilities in delivering similar services should consider future procurement opportunities in this space to foster business growth.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. It is also the corporate headquarters for government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. The Government Property Unit (GPU) was established in 2010 to work with central government departments to drive savings across the government estate. The contract relates to internet connectivity services between a government Hub location in London and the data centre. The contract is a call-off from the CCS RM1045 Network Services framework - Lot 1; Data access services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a137fd3-4577-475c-ab82-b0b46347276d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2017 - 12 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASYNET MANAGED SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2018 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a137fd3-4577-475c-ab82-b0b46347276d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a137fd3-4577-475c-ab82-b0b46347276d
  3rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93527693-7d0a-4174-a1a9-c3955aa9d809
  00128405; RM1045 Order Form CO & Easynet - CF v1.0

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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