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LPS ICT - Network services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2022 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "LPS ICT - Network services", initiated by Lancashire County Council, pertains to the provision of a dark fibre connection based in Manchester. This procurement, classified under computer network services (CPV code: 72700000), is complete, with a total contract value of £31,500. The contract period runs from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, having been awarded following a direct award method. The relevant procurement process culminated in an award notice published on 4th March 2022, after the tender period concluded on 8th May 2019.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and network services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in providing similar services or those based in the North West of England may find specific advantages in competing for future tenders, as they can leverage local knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of Lancashire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS ICT - Network services

Notice Description

Dark fibre connection based in Manchester. Order No 321724668.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bda1a3f4-3033-47e9-978e-8896deab9d27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e923a5e6-706b-44c7-8bc8-aa329956f93e
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 - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
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

EQUINIX (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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