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LPS ICT - Openreach service contracts

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2022 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "LPS ICT - Openreach service contracts" is being conducted by Lancashire County Council, focusing on network services within the telecommunications industry. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this process involves direct procurement using single tender action below the threshold. The procurement has transitioned through stages, with the most recent update being an award notice dated 1 February 2024. The contract, which started on 18 February 2021, is set to end on 28 March 2027. The project entails accessing Openreach infrastructure under wholesale conditions regulated by the Office of Communication (Ofcom).

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of managing and sustaining network services infrastructure at wholesale rates. Openreach Ltd, already a key supplier, showcases potential for similar scale organisations to engage in this evergreen contract that is annually updated, ensuring sustained value and conditions. Businesses specialising in communications service provision with robust networks infrastructure capabilities would find this tender beneficial to compete in enhancing their market presence in the North West sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS ICT - Openreach service contracts

Notice Description

Wholesale contracts available via the the Office of Communication (Ofcom) WFTMR. The Authority, as a Communications Provider, hold multiple contracts to access the Openreach infrastructure at wholesale rates and conditions. As an evergreen contract, this will be updated annually. Contract value based on annual value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b885be4d-b63c-482c-8d0f-0c0fb90e925a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8b1805-02ea-416a-920f-de12c8dde7b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,229,966 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2021 - 28 Mar 2027 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Bennett
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 539970

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENREACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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