---
title: "DBFB Internet Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d237"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-23"
---

# DBFB Internet Connectivity

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d237

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## Summary

The Open University has concluded a procurement process for 'DBFB Internet Connectivity', covering the supply of internet and non-internet-facing circuits. This contract encompasses 1GB Internet Circuits in Milton Keynes, Manchester, and Nottingham, within the services category. The procurement, initiated on a below-threshold, unknown method, has reached the award stage as of 23rd October 2025. The contract, lasting from 15th October 2025 to 14th October 2028, is valued at £3,725,251. Located in the UK, The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, executed the process under the legal framework outlined in the UK's Parliamentary Act 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for IT service providers, especially those experienced in internet and infrastructure services. As the awarded contract is for an extended period covering major cities, businesses possessing robust capabilities in delivering large-scale internet connectivity solutions would find growth potential here. With the successful supplier being Database for Business Limited, a large-scale entity, similar companies with comprehensive service offerings and the ability to fulfil sub-national government requirements effectively will be well-suited to compete in future tenders or expansions of this contract.

## Notice

Connectivity (supply of internet and non internet facing circuits) 1GB Internet Circuits for Milton Keynes, 1GB Internet Circuits for Manchester 1GB Internet Circuits for Nottingham PS37,252.51 GBP (inc VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067719-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,104,376 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATABASE FOR BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067719-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067719-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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