Tender

Social Housing Broadband - Market Sounding Exercise

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2019 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is conducting a market sounding exercise titled "Social Housing Broadband" to assess interest in providing affordable broadband services for its social housing stock across Birmingham. This exercise encompasses various types of housing, including high-rise multi-tenancy blocks, medium-rise blocks, and sheltered accommodations. Interested suppliers must register on the Council's tender portal by 3 PM on 8th March 2019, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 2nd September 2019 and conclude by 31st December 2020. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically internet services, and is classified with a range of CPV codes relevant to internet provisions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on broadband and IT services, particularly those capable of offering solutions tailored for social housing environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster competition and inclusivity. Companies specialising in internet service provision, software development, and related support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the enhancement of digital infrastructure in local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Housing Broadband - Market Sounding Exercise

Notice Description

We are seeking input from the market to gauge the level of interest in providing a social housing broadband service to the Councils housing stock. The Council is looking to work with a supplier to provide an affordable broadband solution for its social housing stock. This will be a combination of high rise multi-tenancy blocks, medium rise blocks, sheltered accommodation, and clusters of housing stock as well as individual properties. A breakdown of the Birmingham City Council housing stock is listed below; o 213 tower blocks - ~10,000 households o TBC medium rise blocks o TBC Sheltered accommodation Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by 3pm on 8th March 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b83d448-897b-4104-b5cd-24c099d4d0c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f978d6-a376-44d3-b46c-998b6e018836
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

32412110 - Internet network

48221000 - Internet browsing software package

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

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

72400000 - Internet services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

72417000 - Internet domain names

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Waddington
Contact Email
david.waddington@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 4106

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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