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title: "PSN Data Centre Connections"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-abf770fa-1218-4ef2-8684-a0586a26889b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-03-26"
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# PSN Data Centre Connections

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abf770fa-1218-4ef2-8684-a0586a26889b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "PSN Data Centre Connections" was undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This contract, valued at £91,440 and classified under the Networks category, aims to provide PSN Connectivity from two DWP Data Centres. The procurement process is considered complete, with the contract period spanning from 31 January 2018 to 29 March 2021. The end date for the tender was 31 January 2018, and the award notice was published on 26 March 2018, indicating the selection of Virgin Media Business as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses looking to expand their reach in the public sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to provide network services. Companies with expertise in telecommunications, data centre operations, and public service connectivity would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those aiming to enhance governmental digital infrastructures.

## Notice

This contract will provide PSN Connectivity from two DWP Data Centres

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901dec7c-95f5-418e-9325-3199ba4d2620 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 29 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,440 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 14:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901dec7c-95f5-418e-9325-3199ba4d2620
- 26 Mar 2018 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901dec7c-95f5-418e-9325-3199ba4d2620

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901dec7c-95f5-418e-9325-3199ba4d2620
  26th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b380345-214d-4596-96c2-bf0ced3bc331
  n/a

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