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Fastershire Community Broadband Grant - Dynamic Purchasing System

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Dec 2021 at 11:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Fastershire Community Broadband Grant has been awarded by Herefordshire Council under a selective procurement method, specifically through a Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement falls under the telecommunications industry, with contracts awarded to Full Fibre Ltd and Air band Community Internet Ltd for various locations in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. The contracts commenced on 17 September 2021 and are set to conclude on 31 July 2022. The total value of the awards is approximately £12 million, reflecting ongoing investments in enhancing broadband accessibility in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunications and internet services, particularly those specialising in community broadband solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement caters to their capabilities. Companies that provide consulting, software development, and related IT services will find this an excellent avenue for growth, especially in the West Midlands region, where the awarded contracts focus on improving connectivity and broadband infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fastershire Community Broadband Grant - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

This notice is for the award of call off contracts under the Fastershire Community Broadband Grants DPS. The notice covers the third quarter of the DPS running from 01/08/2021 to 30/11/2021. Under the DPS, 4 contract has been awarded to 2 providers and covers the following areas; Thornbury, Herefordshire; Bentham, Gloucestershire; Eywood, Herefordshire and Birley, Herefordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0de7a7-c336-4c8e-8651-1087a2a01908
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,614 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms G Johnson
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AIR BAND COMMUNITY INTERNET

FULL FIBRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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