---
title: "Provision of Internet Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a63"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2025-08-05"
---

# Provision of Internet Connectivity

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a63

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) with the title 'Provision of Internet Connectivity' has reached its award stage. This project, classified under the services industry category, involves renewing support on existing internet connectivity lines to ensure 5Gbps bandwidth for a period of five years. The contract, awarded to Virgin Media Business, commenced on 17th July 2025 and will conclude on 25th June 2030. This direct award procurement was chosen for its ability to provide resilience through dual supply with BT and Virgin Media, maintaining maximum flexibility. Located at Londview Road, Morriston, the DVLA, a central government public authority, ensures the service aligns with UK legal standards stipulated in the legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data network equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of providing robust internet services under diverse connections. Large-scale companies, such as Internet Service Providers or IT infrastructure firms, which can handle significant connectivity projects and ensure networking resilience, will find this contract advantageous. In particular, businesses focusing on enhancing and maintaining high-speed connectivity could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and reputation in the public sector. The collaboration with established partners like Virgin Media Business highlights the need for experience with complex, high-capacity networks, providing a growth platform for businesses with similar capabilities.

## Notice

Renew support on the exisiting internet connectivity lines supplied by Virgin Media, 5 years with 5Gbps connectivity

### Procurement Information

Dual supply with BT and VMB for diverse connections for resilience contingency. DVLA have paid installation costs with both suppliers we merely need to continue with the rental charges to maintain maximum flexibility and resilience on our internet connectivity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046009-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 25 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,800 |
| Contracts value | £118,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | MORRISTON |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 09:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046009-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 13:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037813-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 13:08 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037809-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 09:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029050-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046009-2025
  5th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037813-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037809-2025
  7th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029050-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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