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Wide Area Network (WAN) Managed Service Agreement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Oct 2024 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for a Wide Area Network (WAN) Managed Service Agreement, awarding the contract to BT PLC. This tender falls under the industry categories of hardware and software package and information systems. The services will be provided in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 29th October 2024 to 3rd March 2030. The procurement method used was selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contractual value is £511,173.49 GBP. Key dates include the tender end date on 11th July 2024 and the contract awarding date on 1st October 2024.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure services, particularly those experienced in hardware and software systems. SMEs are considered suitable for such tenders, offering an excellent chance for smaller businesses to compete and grow. Companies offering comprehensive managed network services would be well-suited to deliver on such a contract, enhancing their portfolio by serving a major public sector client like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network (WAN) Managed Service Agreement

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority are looking to award a contract to BT for a Managed Service Wide Area Network Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a442f60c-6100-4b93-97bb-ee2eed6a8007
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5906f7ea-4e48-479b-86e2-7a30957d772e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£511,173 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£511,173 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2024 - 3 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Katie Griffin
Contact Email
katie.griffin@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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