Published date: 17 June 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 16 June 2024, 1am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Computer network services - 72700000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£1,895,400

Procurement reference

C21082

Published date

17 June 2024

Closing date

16 June 2024

Closing time

1am

Contract start date

25 July 2024

Contract end date

24 January 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Direct Award to same Supplier

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Digital, Data & Technology Services (DDTS) currently provides broadband connections for
Homeworkers & Offices in core DEFRA and across all the Arm's Length Bodies (ALB's), 282 of
these comprise of contractual homeworkers. These services are the primary internet connectivity
for many homeworkers as well as small and medium sized offices. They also underpin small
Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) networks, printing capability, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Alarm
Systems and other Information and Communications Technology (ICT).


More information

Attachments

Additional text

Extending to maintain continuity of service whilst FNPP further competition is running and also allowing time for transition.


Award information

Awarded date

14 June 2024

Contract start date

25 July 2024

Contract end date

24 January 2026

Total value of contract

£1,895,400

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

British Telecommunications

Address

81 Newgate Street
SS2 6BA
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 01800000

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Attachments

Additional details

BT have been supplying the services since 2021, an additional 18 month extension is required to allow for FNPP further competition to run and to allow for transitional period.


About the buyer

Contact name

Donna-Louise Dutton

Address

Nobel House,17 Smith Square
LONDON
SW1P3JR
England

Telephone

+447557185539

Email

donna-louise.dutton@defra.gov.uk