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title: "DWP Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebd7fb15-e590-44bf-beee-dd2445fe99ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-12-23"
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# DWP Network Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebd7fb15-e590-44bf-beee-dd2445fe99ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DWP Network Services" contract, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, involved providing a single circuit 1Gb bearer. This service falls under the Networks category and was located within the British Overseas Territories, including the UK. The contract was awarded via a selective procurement method, with the contract period starting on 28th July 2020 and concluding on 27th July 2023. The total contract value stands at £8,250, with the award published on 23rd December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in network solutions. Companies that specialise in telecommunications, particularly those offering competitive and innovative network services, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, benefiting from the potential for growth as they engage with public sector clients.

## Notice

Provision of a single circuit 1Gb bearer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fccabb-5a48-4ccd-a226-6200f5db648f |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2020 - 27 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,250 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fccabb-5a48-4ccd-a226-6200f5db648f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fccabb-5a48-4ccd-a226-6200f5db648f
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a8a0079-7f0d-4782-8ec7-fdbce91b8d45
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