---
title: "Business Internet Solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798368"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798368.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-09"
---

# Business Internet Solution

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798368

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority in Glasgow has completed a procurement process for a Business Internet Solution tailored for Police Scotland. This falls under the public order and safety industry category and is positioned within the UKM region. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, resulting in a contract awarded to Virgin Media Business, signed on 28 November 2024. The contract is part of the CCS Network Services 3 Framework and features options for extension to additional sites or upgrades, ensuring flexibility and best value for the Scottish Police Authority.

This tender opens avenues for significant business growth, particularly for companies specialising in internet solutions within the UK. With a contract value amounting to £6,368,166, it presents substantial business opportunities, especially for large-scale providers capable of offering cutting-edge technology solutions. Firms interested in similar upcoming contracts in public safety are encouraged to align their services to meet the flexible requirements that such contracts necessitate. While SMEs might find competition challenging due to the scale, it sets a benchmark in the sector for future projects catering to public sector needs. Virgin Media Business could potentially leverage this contract to expand and provide services to other similar entities across the UK.

## Notice

Business Internet Solution for Police Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Business Internet Solution for Police Scotland

Options: The Authority may extend the scope of services to additional sites or make upgrades or changes to services delivered to the current Site List throughout the contract period. All such additions and changes will be procured through the contract change process, subject to such arrangements offering best value for the Authority. Procurement of any such additional services, and/or other contract changes, will be capped at 50% of the original contract value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529939 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,368,166 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529939

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529939
  Business Internet Solution - Business Internet Solution for Police Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798368
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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