Planning

Soft Market Testing (SMT) - Network Solutions for City of London Police and City of London Corporation

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Jul 2023 at 13:36

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Jul 2023 at 12:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is conducting a Soft Market Testing exercise for Network Solutions, with a deadline for submission of the questionnaire on 15th August 2023. This exercise is aimed at engaging potential suppliers for a new High-Level Network Solutions contract for the City of London Police. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, and the industry category is Local Area Network and Wireless Telecommunications System. The City is inviting businesses to participate in this opportunity located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing Network Solutions services. Businesses specialising in Local Area Networks and Wireless Telecommunications Systems are well-suited to compete. Participating in this Soft Market Testing exercise can help suppliers understand the upcoming requirements of the City of London Police and position themselves for potential future procurement opportunities. This engagement is initiated by the City of London Corporation and offers a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities for future collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing (SMT) - Network Solutions for City of London Police and City of London Corporation

Notice Description

This is a soft market testing exercise in relation to an upcoming requirement the City of London Police (CoLP) has for a new High Level Network Solutions - CoLP - Salisbury Square Contract. The soft market testing will involve the submission of the SMT questionnaire to be received by 12:00 on 15th August 2023 via the capitalesourcing portal (www.capitalesourcing.com) If your organisation would like to participate in this soft market testing exercise, it can do so by downloading, completing and returning the SMT Questionnaire which can be found on the City's eProcurement portal at: www.capitalesourcing.com, refer to the Reference number: prj_COL_22422 or itt_COL_17274. The City will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their applicable SMT Questionnaire(s). Participation or non-participation in the SMT shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the SMT shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participants will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the SMT or failure to attend any follow up interviews that may be arranged at the absolute discretion of the City. Participation in this SMT will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this SMT will be reimbursed by the City.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c57ab1-a845-45af-95fb-01ec0098b68b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32410000 - Local area network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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