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title: "Provision of Connectivity for Birmingham - PS/24/129"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2025-04-02"
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# Provision of Connectivity for Birmingham - PS/24/129

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0f64d44-e6c6-4fd2-8786-02c7d19f724a

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## Summary

The DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) has completed the awarding process for the provision of connectivity services for Birmingham, titled "Provision of Connectivity for Birmingham - PS/24/129". The contract falls under the industry category of network equipment (CPV 32420000) and covers a service delivery to locations in Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £16,341.07, was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited and is set to commence on 5 January 2025, running until 4 January 2026. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the award notice published on 2 April 2025 for transparency. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18 December 2024 and the award date on 24 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment and connectivity services, particularly those able to provide reliable and scalable solutions within the stipulated budget. While the procurement was completed through a single tender action, similar future opportunities could be beneficial for businesses to monitor, especially those large enough to fulfil comprehensive connectivity needs for public sector entities. Businesses with robust service capabilities, a competitive edge in network solutions, and an interest in engaging with public sector contracts might find such tenders particularly rewarding.

## Notice

Award of Contract has been completed via Single Tender Action. Award Notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of Connectivity for Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5adf5075-b642-4b6e-8549-64b59dabc4ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2025 - 4 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,341 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,341 |
| 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 | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5adf5075-b642-4b6e-8549-64b59dabc4ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5adf5075-b642-4b6e-8549-64b59dabc4ac
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a14478df-3050-4a81-bcf8-440ed791ed78
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c38b2d4c-02fe-4c2e-8b3a-24cb46ad3989
  n/a

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