---
title: "Direct Internet Access Lines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056457"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2025-07-23"
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# Direct Internet Access Lines

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056457

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## Summary

Ofcom has completed the procurement process for its "Direct Internet Access Lines" project, which falls under the "goods" category. This procurement is part of a utilities special regime, executed through a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold. Located in London, United Kingdom, with the procurement title focusing on direct internet access with cloud optimisation for three Ofcom offices, the contract was awarded to Colt Technology Services Group Limited. This award commenced on the 8th of July 2025 and is set to conclude on the 30th of September 2026. The associated contract was signed on the 8th of July 2025, with a gross value of £57,636.

This tender provides opportunities for large technology services providers, particularly those experienced in delivering wide area network services as indicated by the CPV classification. With a completed contract, businesses in the telecommunications sector could look to similar future opportunities at Ofcom for business expansion, especially those capable of offering internet solutions tailored to institutional needs. Providers with a strong background in cloud-related services would be well-suited to engage in such processes, keeping an eye on Ofcom for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

The scope of this procurement is direct internet access (DIA with cloud optimization) three of the Ofcom Offices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042239-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,636 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 08:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042239-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042239-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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