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title: "TfGM Internet Connectivity (Dedicated Internet Access - DIA) 2024"
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# TfGM Internet Connectivity (Dedicated Internet Access - DIA) 2024

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5e61556-da02-441b-9437-40a6378bb52a

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has completed the procurement process for a Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) service, awarding the contract to Virgin Media Business Limited. The tender, titled "TfGM Internet Connectivity (Dedicated Internet Access - DIA) 2024", falls under the IT services industry category and seeks to support critical functions such as safety-critical CCTV and cloud connectivity. This procurement was conducted using a call-off from the CCS Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116), specifically under Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity. The contract was awarded on 24th January 2025, is valued at £235,800, and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The services will be delivered in Manchester, adding to the city's robust digital infrastructure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-speed internet connectivity and IT services to expand their portfolio and collaborate with key public sector entities like TfGM. The procurement process was selective, favouring companies capable of ensuring resilient and geographically dispersed internet services. While large companies like Virgin Media Business Limited secured this contract, the framework is also suitable for SMEs, thereby encouraging smaller enterprises to engage in future tenders and increase their visibility within the public sector market. This alignment with strategic public requirements emphasises opportunities for growth and diversification within the IT services domain.

## Notice

TfGM have a requirement for a sole Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) provider. High speed, resilient internet connectivity is a key enabler for TfGM's Business plan and Digital First strategy as well as being vital for an efficient mobile workforce. TfGM rely on high speed, geographically dispersed, resilient internet connectivity for all IS business-critical systems. These include safety critical CCTV, Azure & AWS cloud connectivity, commercial ticketing system backhaul as well as key connectivity for the Bee Network. TfGM requires provision of the circuits detailed below and a new contract based on 3-year term. TfGM undertook a competition using the CCS Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116) Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services to find this supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f8063cf-efdd-413e-b2fd-8521501e04fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £235,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,800 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f8063cf-efdd-413e-b2fd-8521501e04fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f8063cf-efdd-413e-b2fd-8521501e04fd
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

## Provenance

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