Planning

Public Consultation on Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project Change Request

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 May 2021 at 16:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of the "Public Consultation on Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project Change Request." This initiative aims to engage suppliers regarding 993 UPRNs in the Forest of Dean that were initially part of the broadband project but did not receive bids. The consultation allows interested parties to assess these records and identify potential for either Next Generation Access (NGA) or Gigabit Capable broadband. The engagement phase ends on 11 June 2021, and the project falls under the telecommunications industry, specifically focusing on communication and IT services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the telecommunications and IT sectors, aiming to develop or enhance broadband infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the consultation aims to gather insights and capabilities from a diverse range of suppliers. Engaging in this consultation could pave the way for future contracts and partnerships within the expanding broadband market in the South West of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Consultation on Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project Change Request

Notice Description

This Public Consultation focuses on 993 UPRNs in the Forest of Dean which were originally tendered for the Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project but not bid. Fastershire intends to bring these UPRNs into its existing contract with Airband as a change request but would like to allow all suppliers to review these records and highlight any that are capable of either NGA or Gigabit Capable broadband. Those that are will not be contracted. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this Public consultation notice on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e09e64e7-2165-4b8b-afaa-9f8b5fe49725
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e02a86-7b1a-48e8-9ecd-12ffe4ab04eb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Robert Gennard
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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