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The Provision of a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Fibre Build and Exchange Enablement Capabilities

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2024 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has successfully completed the procurement process to secure a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Fibre Build and Exchange Enablement capabilities. The initiative forms part of the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework for Network Connectivity (ref 000976). The contract, which is valued at £15,000,000, will extend from 1 January 2025 until 31 December 2031, serving various local authorities and NHS trusts in the North West of England. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in network security and telecoms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete, thanks to the selective procurement method used, which favours those with precise expertise in fibre build and network enablement. The awarded supplier, The Networking People (TNP) Ltd., exemplifies the kind of agile and specialised company that can benefit from participating in similar future tenders, thereby fostering substantial business growth.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Fibre Build and Exchange Enablement Capabilities

Notice Description

Blackpool Council have recently conducted a Procurement exercise to call off of the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Framework for Network Connectivity (ref 000976) in order to select a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Fibre Build and Exchange Enablement Capabilities on behalf of Other Local Authorities and NHS Trusts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc40258-f3f4-47bd-b830-8a297482f584
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2031 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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