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title: "Wide Area Network (WAN) 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048682"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2024-07-31"
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# Wide Area Network (WAN) 2023

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048682

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has concluded the procurement process for the "Wide Area Network (WAN) 2023" contract within the services category, specifically covering "Wide area network services". The procurement was located in the United Kingdom and conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This was part of a Framework Contract RM6116, targeting inter-site connectivity and data access services. The contract, worth GBP 4,891,192.60, was awarded to Vodafone Limited and was signed on 11th April 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in network services, particularly those skilled in providing wide area network solutions. Ideal candidates for similar future opportunities would be companies with robust capabilities in connectivity, network management, security monitoring, and support services, emphasizing secure internet access and performance reporting. Collaborative engagements with national agencies like the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency highlight the potential for significant long-term growth and strategic partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

This notice is for transparency purposes only. The contract is for the provision of wide area network services. In scope: Migration from the existing suppliers o Connectivity o Office to Office connectivity o Office to Data Centre connectivity o Direct Internet Access (DIA) connectivity o Network Services (IP addressing, routing, failover, application prioritisation etc) o Service Management and Support o Employee Internet Access via secure internet connection. o Security Monitoring, Performance, Reporting and Documentation Out of scope: o Data Centre supplier Inter Data Centre Connectivity o Connectivity to the Internet from the current supplier (Equinix) Data Centres o LAN Equipment (Cabled and Wi-Fi) at Buyer sites o Public Services Network connectivity

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It's issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6116 for the provision of Network Services. CALL-OFF LOT(S): Lot 1a - Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services

### Procurement Information

This was not published via CF/FTS This competition was issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6116 for the provision of Network Services. CALL-OFF LOT(S): Lot 1a - Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024030-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,891,192 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024030-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency

## Provenance

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