Tender

Suffolk Coastal District Council Better Broadband

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

03 May 2018 at 12:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk Coastal District Council is currently running a tender titled "Suffolk Coastal District Council Better Broadband" aimed at enhancing broadband access in underserved areas. This procurement project falls under the services category, specifically for Internet Service Providers (CPV code 72411000). The tender is actively open with a submission deadline of 31st May 2018, and the awarded contract will begin on 1st July 2018, lasting until 1st July 2022. The geographical focus is on the East of England, United Kingdom, utilising an open procurement method to invite a wide range of bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and broadband services sector, particularly those specialising in internet provision to rural or underconnected regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on extending broadband access to meet the UK Government's Universal Service Obligation. Companies prepared to deliver innovative solutions for improving connectivity will find this tender advantageous for fostering business growth in the evolving digital landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Suffolk Coastal District Council Better Broadband

Notice Description

This framework qualifies Contractors to bid on a number of opportunities to provide specialised broadband to areas which either do not have access or are below the current standard of superfast broadband of 10mb/s which is the UK Government Universal Service Obligation and not currently covered by the county run Suffolk Better Broadband Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1108a8c-128e-4156-aad5-f02c7dc77e5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e07ada8-323f-457c-bfd4-4ccebe4aed8e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 1 Jul 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441502523669

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

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