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Network Technical Support

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 06:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Network Technical Support" under the industry category of wide area network services. The procurement, awarded via the Crown Commercial Services framework RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14, aims to provide advice and support on enhancing and modernising technical solutions to assist the Council through its technical transformation journey. This contract, valued at £497,940, is intended to cover the period from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd March 2026, with services delivered in the East Midlands region. The award stage was concluded on 19th February 2025, with the successful supplier being The Network Collective.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in network services and technical support to demonstrate their expertise in modernisation and transformation projects. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process itself is designed with their suitability in mind. Companies experienced in technical transformation and decommissioning of legacy systems can significantly benefit from participating, leveraging the project's collaboration potential for future growth and expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Technical Support

Notice Description

A contract for advice and support on enhancement and modernisation of its current technical solutions, focussed on supporting the Council through its technical transformation journey, with the potential for assistance in the eventual decommissioning of existing systems if necessary. Awarded via Crown Commercial Services framework RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98a6fbba-9627-46b5-8068-1501481147c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15be927-44f7-489e-b616-51cfb07c08e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£497,940 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£497,940 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2026 1-2 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORK COLLECTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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