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22102 Cambridgeshire County Council EastNet Wide Area Network (WAN) and Additional Core Services Procurement

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2024 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has finalised a procurement process titled "22102 Cambridgeshire County Council EastNet Wide Area Network (WAN) and Additional Core Services Procurement." This initiative falls under the IT services industry category with classifications in networks and wide area networks (CPV 72000000, 32400000, 32430000). The contracting authority is Cambridgeshire County Council, located at New Shire Hall, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, England. The tender was in the award stage, commencing on 1 April 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2031, with a total estimated value of £45,000,000. Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded the contract to Virgin Media Business Limited for £7,543,787 through a further competition using the CCS Framework RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access.

This tender offers significant opportunities for potential service providers specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on network consultancy, software development, Internet services, and technical support. The involvement of multiple councils in Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and Buckinghamshire makes this a substantial project, ideal for businesses with robust capabilities in managing large-scale network implementations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas are encouraged to participate due to the emphasis on suitability for SMEs, providing them with a platform to expand their service offerings and establish strong partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

22102 Cambridgeshire County Council EastNet Wide Area Network (WAN) and Additional Core Services Procurement

Notice Description

The EastNet partnership was set up to procure a managed Wide Area Network (WAN) and additional core services to help support that WAN. The partnership is made up of over 500 predominantly MPLS circuits utilising carriers' national network via a managed supplier integrator. The partnership is made up of the following organisations around Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and Buckinghamshire. * Cambridgeshire County Council (including Cambridgeshire Schools) * Peterborough City Council * Cambridge City Council * South Cambridgeshire District Council * Huntingdonshire District Council * Fenland District Council * East Cambridgeshire District Council * West Northamptonshire County Council * North Northamptonshire County Council * Milton Keynes City Council Currently, the partnership runs an in-house centralised SPOC (Single Point of Contact - a centralised partnership management team). This team comprises a Contracts and Service Manager who manages all aspects of contractual negotiations with partnership and maintains that the service received meets with what is contracted. The other members of the SPOC team are 2 x Network Architects who oversee the implementation of the new network, any changes which would affect multiple partners and new technology implementations during the length of the contract. This is a further competition using CCS Framework RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access. All partners will enter in to their own individual call-off contracts with the successful provider. Additional information: This award notice is for Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridgeshire Schools only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-933905f7-8cd6-452c-b32e-5f4ec0d0b57e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d636679d-9e0e-4410-8d4c-89ed40bf5ff0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32430000 - Wide area network

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,543,787 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2031 Over 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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