---
title: "Internet and Azure connectivity bearers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f7e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-17"
---

# Internet and Azure connectivity bearers

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f7e2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, focuses on internet and cloud infrastructure services, specifically Azure connectivity. The procurement falls under the service industry category, with a central location of Dudley in the UKG36 region. The contract was awarded on December 16, 2025, to JISC SERVICES LIMITED, under the G-Cloud 14 Framework via direct award, tagged with the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. The process utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication, denoting a streamlined approach for essential IT infrastructure.

This tender represents significant opportunities for companies specialising in internet services and cloud connectivity, particularly those equipped to provide infrastructure to support secure access to cloud platforms. Although the award was a direct assignment, businesses interested in such frameworks should prepare for future openings within the sectors of internet provision and Azure connectivity. The focus on a single supplier, JISC SERVICES LIMITED, highlights a preference for established providers in this domain, suggesting growth prospects for large-scale operations able to offer competitive pricing and robust cyber protection services.

## Notice

Internet and Azure connectivity bearers critical IT infrastructure, to enable secure access to cloud services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and provision of the Council's contract for Internet Bearers, Microsoft Azure connectivity, supporting infrastructure and cyber protection. Additional information: Direct award

### Procurement Information

Direct Award from CCS G-Cloud framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083847-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG36 Dudley |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083847-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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