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title: "Secure VPN in to Cloud Datacentre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b99af73d-7de5-49bd-9267-ba084bad469a"
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buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
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# Secure VPN in to Cloud Datacentre

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b99af73d-7de5-49bd-9267-ba084bad469a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Secure VPN into Cloud Datacentre" project, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, involves the provision of Microsoft Express Route services within the telecommunications industry. The contract is located in Newport, UK, and was awarded on 1st May 2021, with a total contract value of £62,530 and a minimum value of £60,000. The contract period commenced on 7th May 2021 and is set to conclude on 6th May 2024. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, marked as a limited procurement process, and the tender period officially ended on 9th March 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on telecommunications services, particularly those offering secure networking solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, providing avenues for growth and collaboration. Businesses with expertise in cloud connectivity and related services can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market position, particularly as the contract progresses over its three-year duration.

## Notice

Microsoft Express Route service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e62d47-c9c1-4c2c-bc04-363b500fab8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2021 - 6 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,530 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e62d47-c9c1-4c2c-bc04-363b500fab8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e62d47-c9c1-4c2c-bc04-363b500fab8a
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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