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title: "MPLS Connectivity Hub Service 21-23 Contract Award"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# MPLS Connectivity Hub Service 21-23 Contract Award

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbbb1fbe-6565-4726-a43f-71099fe94d01

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the award of the "MPLS Connectivity Hub Service 21-23" contract by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, classified under information technology services, has a total value of £1,400,000 and was awarded on 25 March 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2023. This procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, following a tender period that closed on 1 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology services, particularly those with capabilities in connectivity solutions. Businesses engaged in technology infrastructure and service provision could find this contract aligns with their competencies, allowing them to expand their portfolios and engage with a prominent public sector client. The awarded contract may also create additional subcontracting or collaboration opportunities within the technology sector.

## Notice

Notification of award of Defra contract for the provision of MPLS Connectivity Hub Service 21-23

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2992c53-00c6-4fff-9f49-7fa4b4cc1460 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2992c53-00c6-4fff-9f49-7fa4b4cc1460

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2992c53-00c6-4fff-9f49-7fa4b4cc1460
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaa0470a-d712-4a56-8dea-800378e5570d
  n/a

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