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Request for Information (RFI): Supply of a Wide Area Network

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Nov 2022 at 10:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is seeking a supplier to provide a replacement for their expiring Wide Area Network (WAN) service as part of a digital transformation programme. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for November 30, 2022. The contract period is anticipated to start on May 1, 2024, and last until April 30, 2028. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, office and computing machinery, and IT services.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in software, computing equipment, and IT services to engage with Worcestershire County Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council has indicated a preference for SME involvement. Interested parties should explore the detailed requirements outlined by the council and consider how their offerings align with the digital transformation objectives set by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI): Supply of a Wide Area Network

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council currently provides computer and telephony services to sites within the County of Worcestershire via a fully managed Wide Area Network (WAN) service that will expire in November 2024. The Council is currently undertaking a programme of digital transformation and intends to procure a replacement for this service capable of supporting this programme to be in place no later than October 2024. The Council now invites expressions of interest from parties capable of supplying such a service. Additional information: We use an electronic tendering system for all business and contract opportunities. If you wish to see available opportunities, receive alerts, register your interest in such opportunities and submit tender responses then it is essential you register with In-Tend - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Registration Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea04565a-6756-4ea6-bfc0-c7f69e81f565
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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