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title: "2023-050 Direct Internet Access"
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# 2023-050 Direct Internet Access

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a49133e6-35b2-4877-be62-a99e7c6196be

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "2023-050 Direct Internet Access" was awarded to Commsworld Limited by Ofgem. Ofgem, based in London, England, initiated this selective procurement for Internet network services. The contract period starts on September 18, 2023, and ends on September 17, 2026. The tender period ended on January 1, 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in networking, internet software development, IT services, and internet services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses interested in providing diversified internet access services to various locations, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom, should consider competing for this contract.

## Notice

Direct Internet Access (DIA) to the Internet from 2 Head Office Locations - The provision of 2 fully diversely provided non contended Internet facing circuits with Ethernet Demarcation Devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94dbe724-89d3-46a0-82ee-2d7827aaaebd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,904 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,904 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94dbe724-89d3-46a0-82ee-2d7827aaaebd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94dbe724-89d3-46a0-82ee-2d7827aaaebd
  18th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT167209
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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