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title: "Renewal of Internet Connectivity"
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buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Renewal of Internet Connectivity

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cab6d6a8-c571-4341-bd1d-3b4389221d11

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the award for the contract titled "Renewal of Internet Connectivity," which falls under the information technology services category. This procurement process, which initiated through a tender, aimed to renew an existing managed internet connectivity service for a duration of up to five years. The contract, valued at £132,000, was awarded to Virgin Business Media, with the contract period set to commence on 25th June 2020 and run until 24th June 2025. The geographical focus for service delivery is Wales, United Kingdom, and the tender period concluded on 4th May 2020.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing IT services, particularly those specialising in internet connectivity solutions. Firms capable of delivering high-capacity data services, such as Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecoms, would find themselves in a strong position to compete. The continuity of service from Virgin Media suggests that similar companies should consider how they might leverage this contract's renewal to showcase their capabilities and potentially engage in future tenders within the same framework.

## Notice

In 2016 DVLA awarded a contract for a managed internet connectivity service. These services comprise of 2 x 10Gb bearers with 5Gbps connectivity. CAL references 0198167 (SA5 4AW) and 0198161 (SA6 7JL). The DVLA now wishes to renew the contract for a period of up to 5 years, Virgin Media own and maintain the infrastructure to support this Connectivity, this will merely be a continuation of the rental agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dddf45-6826-4ca9-8b1b-eac121854926 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2020 - 24 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| 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 | DRIVER AND 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 BUSINESS MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 10 May 2020 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dddf45-6826-4ca9-8b1b-eac121854926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dddf45-6826-4ca9-8b1b-eac121854926
  10th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=492683060
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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