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Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition to Provide Network Services

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Oct 2022 at 13:31

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20 Oct 2022 at 08:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for wide area network services. The contract involves adopting a new SASE / zero trust architecture model and transitioning from MPLS to direct internet-based solutions. The contract period runs from 17th October 2022 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase. The tender period ended on 19th August 2022.

This tender by Norfolk County Council presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the services sector. Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of providing network services with expertise in SASE/zero trust architecture models. The contract has a considerable value, with potential extension provisions for up to 3 years. As such, businesses interested in long-term service provision and innovative network solutions would find this tender an attractive growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition to Provide Network Services

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has procured new network services and amended the traditional approach to embrace a new SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) / zero trust architecture model that includes the removal of MPLS network services and replaces these with a direct internet-based solution. This also includes the adoption of a distributed cloud and client-based security approach. Please note that the contract has an extension provisions for a possible further 3 years. The value contained in this notice is an estimate as the Council has reserved the right to purchase additional equipment, licenses and resources during the term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c883d7b8-4691-4b9c-bb39-6eb47b5f20b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b090ce52-6319-49ca-b41e-467d1d06e981
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

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABZORB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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