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title: "Secure VPN in to Cloud Datacentre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0323bce-364c-47c2-b11e-163438d18774"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2021-11-30"
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# Secure VPN in to Cloud Datacentre

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0323bce-364c-47c2-b11e-163438d18774

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office is conducting a completed procurement process for the contract titled "Secure VPN in to Cloud Datacentre". This initiative falls under the IT software package category and involves the implementation of Microsoft Express Route connectivity between the IPO and Microsoft Azure cloud. The procurement used a direct method through a single tender action, aimed at projects below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Virgin Media, has a value of £62,530 and commenced on 7th May 2021, set to conclude on 6th May 2024. The relevant delivery address for the contract is located in Newport, Wales.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in cloud solutions and network connectivity. Companies with expertise in implementing secure cloud infrastructure would be well-positioned to compete for similar projects. Given the direct procurement approach, suppliers should be prepared for swift engagement and tailored proposals that demonstrate their capability to enhance the Intellectual Property Office's technological framework.

## Notice

Implement Microsoft Express Route on a circuit between IPO and Microsoft Azure cloud

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f6d50e-c784-48c6-9389-dcba6c462de5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2021 - 6 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,530 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2021 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f6d50e-c784-48c6-9389-dcba6c462de5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f6d50e-c784-48c6-9389-dcba6c462de5
  30th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000cq4U/X5GDlf7EFeGJvTTD31.err44ZsZ23ZUMUYdkjlghxnA
  PO-3007315_edacted

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