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17 171 Provision of a High Bandwidth and Low Latency Cloud Access Connection

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2018 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "17 171 Provision of a High Bandwidth and Low Latency Cloud Access Connection" initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council. This falls under the services category, specifically related to internet network infrastructure within the North West region of England. The contract has been awarded, with an active award status recorded on 5 January 2018, for a total value of £312,436. The contract period commenced on 1 February 2018 and will conclude on 31 January 2023. The procurement method employed was an open tender, concluding the tender period on 20 November 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in cloud computing and network services. Companies that have capabilities in providing high bandwidth and low latency internet services, especially SMEs, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The strategic shift towards cloud services indicates a growing market for providers that can support digital transformation initiatives for local councils and other public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

17 171 Provision of a High Bandwidth and Low Latency Cloud Access Connection

Notice Description

Cheshire East ICT Services currently manage both Cheshire East Council (CEC) and Cheshire West and Chester (CWaC) councils LAN and WAN infrastructure across the Cheshire footprint for all corporate and some school sites. This includes connectivity to the internet. Currently a 5GB Internet connectivity is provided under a contract with JaNET at the Chester University Riverside Campus site. As part of the ICT strategy CEC, CWaC and Cheshire East ICT Services have chosen to implement a hybrid approach to cloud services. This will place a greater reliance on an internet service. We are looking to commence hosting more services in the Cloud using initially Microsoft Azure to provide resilience for those services/applications that are highlighted at that time that the business requires. We will be asking for prices and evaluating the quality aspects of the requirements and awarding to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31dbdac6-9fac-44be-b3e7-9b0d380f768f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d346fe51-85e2-421b-b122-8837b46dea59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,436 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,436 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ann Hope
Contact Email
ann.hope@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 86595

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (NORTHWEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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