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Consulting Services for development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Apr 2022 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is seeking consulting services for the development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme, under the procurement title "Consulting Services for development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme". This procurement process falls within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £65,000, was awarded following a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2022 and will end on 31st March 2023, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in IT consulting and broadband development services, to engage with public sector projects. Businesses with capabilities in software development, internet service provision, and technical consultancy would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, expanding their market reach and experience in governmental collaborations. With transparency as a priority, interested companies can learn from this procurement process to inform their future bids.

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Notice Title

Consulting Services for development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme

Notice Description

Contract Awarded, published here for transparency purposes. Consultancy Agreement for Consulting Services in relation to the development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73a19eb-5918-4420-aaa6-dadf50e4a062
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOUCHSTONE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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