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title: "Supply of Future Network Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
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# Supply of Future Network Services

Buyer: SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e658095d-cb8a-4f9a-b62c-19398d23a955

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sovereign Housing Association Limited, based in Newbury, UK, as the buyer for the tender titled "Supply of Future Network Services." This contract falls under the industry category of Wide Area Network services and is classified with a minimum value of £500,000 and a total value of £1,000,000. The procurement method used was a selective process through competitive dialogue, with the tender period concluding on 15th October 2020. The associated contract commenced on 19th October 2020 and will run until 12th July 2025, covering various delivery addresses including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sectors, particularly those that can provide Wide Area Network solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, especially in delivering innovative and flexible networking services. As the awarded contract is valued at £1,000,000 and actively engages large suppliers, it may also prompt collaboration opportunities for SMEs looking to partner with larger organisations like Virgin Media Business Limited, which has already secured the contract.

## Notice

Provision of existing and future requirements for Wide Area Network connectivity between Sovereign office/site locations, hosted data centres and headquarters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1edb99-d008-44e9-8a57-e26e113ea549 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 12 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| 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

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2021 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1edb99-d008-44e9-8a57-e26e113ea549

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1edb99-d008-44e9-8a57-e26e113ea549
  28th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=581716446
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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