Planning

Managed Network Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Feb 2025 at 17:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is initiating the procurement process for a Managed Network Services contract, which falls under the category of local area network (CPV: 32410000) and includes classifications for wide area network, wireless telecommunications systems, security software packages, data network support services, and computer network services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and key engagement ends on 19th February 2025. The contract is intended to replace the council's existing managed network services contract, set to end on 31st December 2025, with the new service beginning from January 2026. The initial contract will span seven years, with up to 48 months of optional extensions and an optional 24-month Transition Assistance Period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services to support Essex County Council's extensive network infrastructure. Companies providing reliable and resilient network solutions, including SMEs with substantial technical expertise, will find this tender beneficial. The council's emphasis on receiving feedback from suppliers during the planning stage demonstrates their commitment to incorporating supplier insights, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring the proposed solutions meet the council's needs effectively. Interested suppliers should review the draft documents provided and submit their feedback to contribute to shaping the final tender before the full tendering process begins shortly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Network Services

Notice Description

Essex County Council's (ECC) current managed network services contract ends 31st December 2025, with a further period for transition. In December 2024 a cabinet paper was approved to procure a new reliable, resilient and managed network service for the Essex County Council Estate with service transition commencing from January 2026. The initial contract is for a period of 7 Years with optional extensions for up to 48 months and a further optional named Transition Assistance Period of up to 24 months. For further information please review the approved cabinet paper - https://cmis.essex.gov.uk/essexcmis5/Decisions/tabid/78/ctl/ViewCMIS_DecisionDetails/mid/422/Id/10343/Default.aspx . In November 2024, the Authority hosted a Bidder Event for suppliers to understand the direction of the Authority and presented on our strategic ambitions. The Event was extremely successful with over 60 different suppliers attending. For further information on what was presented, please review the presentation, which you can access through ECC's e-sourcing portal, ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) search for the opportunity "DN748706 Managed Network Services" and express an interest. Over the next few weeks, the Authority is expected to initiate the tender process to allow suppliers to bid for this contract. Activity to shape the content of the service and the contract is underway and we are keen to ascertain your views over specific aspects of the contract/service to ensure we have factored as much as possible prior to going out to tender. We have included some extracts from our draft documentation for your information and to help you in answering some questions we have. We would be grateful if you could provide us feedback via the survey by 5pm on Wednesday 19th February 2025 - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TzK0qFwVFUKg8X7YzJqZLzgLklIbG-VNoDOvmlKZQNFUM0s5NU1MNjhHUjZIMkNJSFVNVFpCWVU0RC4u Respondents are advised that the purpose of this notice is to inform the market of our current intentions. As such, the scope of service, date of publication or any and all details contained within this notice and any of its attachments should not be taken as a final "version" of requirement and are subject to internal governance and review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89c03cae-61a3-4da9-8c37-9ecec879b66a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a3b18a-35ef-4fdb-8670-90dcfd405c39
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32410000 - Local area network

32430000 - Wide area network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

48730000 - Security software package

72315100 - Data network support services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Feb 2025Expired
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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