# Provision of Wide Area Network \(WAN\) with Azure Express Routes \(Multi- Site Connectivity\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL](/buyers/general-dental-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £300,000
- Published: 30 January 2024
- Contract start: 30 June 2024
- Contract end: 29 June 2029
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d9b67640-195b-42e5-b26c-3c27e1de866f-718409
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f552c4ae-0f6c-4758-8309-7ed34c1d0452

## Description

This Prior Information Notice \(PIN\) is to give advance notice that the General Dental Council \(GDC\) intends to undertake a tendering exercise for the provision of Wide Area Network \(WAN\) of internet access across the Councils two locations in London and Birmingham\. We intend to use this notice to engage providers in written and or face to face interactions \. This will give the GDC a better understanding of what is presently obtainable in the market in terms of price, technology and general trend\. We intend to engage three providers in discussions on the 26th February 2024\. This will be on first come first served basis\. The WAN is expected to provide uninterrupted, fast internet access to the GDC for access to the wider world\. GDC would like to take the opportunity to transit to latest technology available in the provision of this service\. The WAN service will aim to deliver secure connectivity for authorised devices at GDC's locations\. The scope of the service includes WAN connectivity to provide secure access to staff\. The engagement with the market will be via written and or face to face communication\. The GDC will communicate any engagement opportunities via the Delta e-Sourcing portal\. You will need to register against this requirement on Delta e-Sourcing to receive any further information on participating in any such engagement\. Please see link at section VI\.3\) below\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b67640-195b-42e5-b26c-3c27e1de866f-718409)