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Libraries Public Network

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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27 Oct 2023 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for the "Libraries Public Network" project to Bridge 1 Solutions Ltd for a value of £418,925. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 23rd June 2023. The contract will run from 6th November 2023 to 3rd November 2028. The project involves providing a fully managed and supported solution for wired and wireless networking, internet access, and innovative service provisions across multiple library sites in London, United Kingdom.

This public procurement opportunity in the services category can benefit businesses that specialise in network systems and software packages. The City of London Corporation seeks innovative and cost-effective proposals to meet the network requirements at various library venues. Companies with expertise in providing flexible and secure networking solutions are well-suited to compete. The award to Bridge 1 Solutions Ltd signifies the beginning of a partnership to enhance public access and staff services within library facilities in London.

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Notice Title

Libraries Public Network

Notice Description

Fully managed and supported solution that will provide the identified business areas with a fast, cloud based, secure and reliable network which will be delivered both wireless and wired. There is a requirement to have both fixed and flexible workstations at the venues and also to allow customers to bring their own devices which can connect to the network. The City is looking to include innovative approaches and flexibility throughout the lifetime of the contract and welcomes proposals from bidders to provide a cost effective and innovative service. The requirements are summarised as: - Public Access and Staff Desktops/Terminals provision - Wired and Wireless Networking - Internet access across multiple library sites, LMA and potentially SBREC - Printing - An innovative and flexible way of meeting the needs of service users (current service provision is detailed as a foundation on which to build an innovative and flexible future solution within the budget envelope)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4b99cc3-b428-485c-9026-c59b89ed7075
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eac12b-93fd-4d28-89e8-63a051d4b622
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32427000 - Network system

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£418,925 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2023 - 3 Nov 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGE 1 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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