---
title: "DBFB Internet Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dab3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# DBFB Internet Connectivity

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dab3

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## Summary

The Open University in Milton Keynes, identified as a public authority sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for "DBFB Internet Connectivity", focusing on the supply of internet circuits. Falling under the category of goods, specifically radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, this tender is within the main procurement category. The procurement stage has progressed to awarding, with the contract for the supply already signed by Database for Business Limited, a large-scale enterprise. The contract period spans from 15 October 2025 to 14 October 2028, with the agreement having been signed on 7 October 2025. The gross value of the contract is £37,252.52.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with offerings in internet connectivity and telecommunications equipment. Companies similar to Database for Business Limited, notably those equipped to supply communication and telecommunication goods at scale, would find this type of contract beneficial in expanding their operations and customer base. The procurement method employed was below the threshold, suggesting potential ease for smaller enterprises to engage in similar future tenders. Businesses located in or near the United Kingdom are well-suited to be part of upcoming procurement processes by The Open University, enhancing their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

DBFB Internet Connectivity, supply of internet circuits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071159-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 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 | £31,043 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 10:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071159-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071159-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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