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WAN Replacement Procurement

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the WAN Replacement Procurement, which encompasses the transition of managed Wide Area Network services currently contracted until 31st July 2018. The contract has a total value of £2,175,000 for an initial five-year period, with an option for extensions of up to two more years. The procurement was conducted through a selective method under the restricted procedure, and the services are classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd November 2017 and conclude on 1st November 2022, based in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services within the IT sector. Companies specialising in consultancy, software development, and network support services would be ideally positioned to engage in this field, particularly those with experience in managing wide area networks and public sector contracts. As the council looks to enhance its connectivity and IT capabilities, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate an understanding of the framework's terms and conditions may find themselves well-placed for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAN Replacement Procurement

Notice Description

The Council's current managed WAN services are provided through a contract which expires on 31st July 2018, the current operating expenditure for this contract is approximately 450,000. The Council's Internet connection and Public Services Network (PSN) connection are provided as part of the same contract, LAN services are excluded from the scope of the contract and this procurement. The Contract will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further period of 2 years either annually or multi-year. Any options to extend the Contract upon expiry of the initial period will be in accordance with the Framework Terms and Conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-490ab37c-a999-4c07-8137-8dc968fbd875
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42312ff-3ef6-4b84-ab38-ed85a80d184d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,175,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,175,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2017 - 1 Nov 2022 4-5 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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