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006889 - Resilient Internet Connectivity

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2019 at 07:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle City Council, which is seeking a provider for a new contract titled "006889 - Resilient Internet Connectivity". This contract pertains to the services industry and is aimed at offering internet access to various council buildings and associated organisations. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having completed on 23rd July 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 31st August 2019 and run for a duration of 60 months until 30th August 2024. The value of the awarded contract is £126,000, and the procurement was conducted through a selective method under the RM1045 Network Services framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet connectivity and network services. Companies capable of providing tailored solutions that optimise performance within budget constraints would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a chance to engage in such tenders, as the contracting authority, Newcastle City Council, is open to partnerships that can adapt to their operational requirements during financially challenging times.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

006889 - Resilient Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council requires a new contract for the provision of internet access to its buildings. The City Council as with all Local Government is in the midst of challenging financial times and requires a solution and a provider who recognise this and can work with the ICT staff of the City Council to implement a solution that is optimal for our needs for the five years. The contract will commence on 31st August 2019 for a period of 60 months. The solution required is around the provision of Internet connectivity to the sites connected to our Wide Area Network. This includes the City Council and other organisations that reside upon its WAN including Your Homes Newcastle, Tyne and Wear Museums and Schools. This procurement is a further competition from the RM1045 Network Services Lot 1: Data Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c63f53bf-244f-466b-9b77-0b6de66f3607
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97540a34-e4a2-4a48-bf39-306d15405bea
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

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

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2024 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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