# TfGM Internet Connectivity \(Dedicated Internet Access - DIA\) 2024

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Transport For Greater Manchester.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Transport For Greater Manchester](/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED](/suppliers/virgin-media-business/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £235,800
- Tender value: £235,800
- Award date: 24 January 2025
- Published: 6 October 2025
- Contract start: 1 April 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 7f8063cf-efdd-413e-b2fd-8521501e04fd-866963
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5e61556-da02-441b-9437-40a6378bb52a

## Description

TfGM have a requirement for a sole Dedicated Internet Access \(DIA\) provider\. High speed, resilient internet connectivity is a key enabler for TfGM's Business plan and Digital First strategy as well as being vital for an efficient mobile workforce\. TfGM rely on high speed, geographically dispersed, resilient internet connectivity for all IS business-critical systems\. These include safety critical CCTV, Azure & AWS cloud connectivity, commercial ticketing system backhaul as well as key connectivity for the Bee Network\. TfGM requires provision of the circuits detailed below and a new contract based on 3-year term\. TfGM undertook a competition using the CCS Network Services 3 Framework \(RM6116\) Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity \(Wider Area Network\) / Data Access Services to find this supplier\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f8063cf-efdd-413e-b2fd-8521501e04fd-866963)