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title: "Provision of Rental/Support on the existing Testa Circuits"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Rental/Support on the existing Testa Circuits

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb6be804-a3b8-41cf-964e-75484c32c8a4

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of rental and support services for existing Testa circuits, organised by the DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) located in Swansea, Wales. The contract, valued at £46,627, is a direct procurement action executed under a single tender mechanism and has recently been awarded to Virgin Media Business. The contract period begins on 31 January 2022 and concludes on 30 January 2023. The related tender period ended on 25 November 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data network support services. With the need for continued support on high-bandwidth circuits and secure access solutions, companies with expertise in telecommunications, data management, and IT infrastructure are ideally positioned to compete. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined bidding process, which could be advantageous for suppliers seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

DVLA has been hosting the TESTA service on behalf of Cabinet Office since 2018. Cabinet Office have confirmed DVLA are to continue hosting the TESTA service on their behalf for the foreseeable future. Renew 24/7/365 support on the existing TESTA circuits including PSN protect access. Details below: 2 x 1Gb circuits with 100Mb bandwidth from DVLA to Virgin Media. CAL 0142317 located at SA5 4AW CAL 0328631 located at SA6 7JL 1 x 100Mb PSN Protect Access (1178552/16898778) 1 x 1Gb Ethernet extension (CAL 0329231) between SA6 7JL and SA5 4AW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a9b297-4712-43bf-ae92-6f87e65eac9c |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,627 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,627 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a9b297-4712-43bf-ae92-6f87e65eac9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a9b297-4712-43bf-ae92-6f87e65eac9c
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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