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title: "Network Switch Support"
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published: "2022-07-26"
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# Network Switch Support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e307c17d-4788-4de5-af12-5fc46016f77a

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## Summary

The Medical Research Council (MRC), under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has successfully completed the procurement process for "Network Switch Support," which is categorised under Data Network Support Services. The contract was awarded to Circle IT Limited for an amount of £21,900.94, following a selective procurement method via a direct award from the Jisc Network Framework. The award date was on 23rd May 2022, with the contract period commencing from 27th May 2022 and concluding on 26th May 2023. The procurement process was conducted in Swindon, England, and although the tender period ended on 17th May 2022, the award notice was published on 26th July 2022.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the technology services sector, particularly those specialising in data network support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, as the procurement process favours suppliers providing agile and responsive services. Companies that can deliver quality maintenance and support for network infrastructures will find the environment conducive for growth in both public sector and private sector projects.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Medical Research Council (MRC) of UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Network Switch Support. This has been to sourced by Direct Award via Jisc Network Framework Lot8 Dell and awarded to Circle IT Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec13367-dad8-45d2-aa02-fe260b7921a0 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2022 - 26 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,900 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLE IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2022 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec13367-dad8-45d2-aa02-fe260b7921a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec13367-dad8-45d2-aa02-fe260b7921a0
  26th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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