Planning

Cornwall Council - Soft market test for Mobile Voice and Data

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Sep 2021 at 08:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is currently at the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft market test for Mobile Voice and Data". This initiative aims to assess potential interest within the telecommunications sector for providing voice and mobile data services. The engagement period concludes on 12th October 2021. Cornwall Council, located at County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY, England, is leading this soft market assessment as part of their efforts to develop a future business proposal, although it contains no formal commercial commitments at this stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in mobile communication and data services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this assessment, which may lead to future procurement opportunities, positively impacting their growth and market reach. Companies offering telecommunications equipment, network services, and related technology solutions are especially well-suited to engage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cornwall Council - Soft market test for Mobile Voice and Data

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across the telecomms sector for the provision of voice and mobile data services. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the Council to develop a business proposal. Any such proposal would be subject to the development and approval of a business case, and, as such, this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. Further information can be found on the Proactis portal https://procontract.due-north.com/ DN569224 - Cornwall Council - Soft market test for Mobile Voice and Data Additional information: The Council uses a web-based system on the South West Portal found at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk (DueNorth). New users to the system must register on this site to obtain a username and password before gaining access to the system. All interaction with the Council in respect of this requirement will be conducted through the DueNorth system. In the event that you need to contact the Authority in relation to this opportunity please follow the instructions on the advert

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e549e3e6-ff3d-47ef-b0ea-06138a712b29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f0ffe6-7806-4cfc-b259-4758df49a859
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nick Brown
Contact Email
nick.brown@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872323265

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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