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title: "CP2389-23 ISP Data Access Services (5gb Virgin Line)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bdb6c4de-12f1-41a5-abb2-52985215744f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-20"
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# CP2389-23 ISP Data Access Services (5gb Virgin Line)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdb6c4de-12f1-41a5-abb2-52985215744f

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## Summary

The Devon County Council has awarded a contract for ISP Data Access Services to GCI Network Services, with a total value of £125,000. The contract involves replacing a 1Gbps link with a new 5Gbps one and falls under the IT services category. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract period extends from August 29, 2023, to August 28, 2026, in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support, to provide services in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses interested in networking and data services provision should explore collaborating with the Devon County Council to expand their market presence and contribute to the public sector's technological advancement.

## Notice

This contract is to replace the Virgin Media 1Gbps link with a new 5Gbps one.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ccb8f36-4cfe-4003-9b2c-5055bb43d60f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GCI NETWORK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2023 at 07:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ccb8f36-4cfe-4003-9b2c-5055bb43d60f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ccb8f36-4cfe-4003-9b2c-5055bb43d60f
  20th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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