Tender

Wholesale Connectivity Partner

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2024 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council is initiating a tender for a "Wholesale Connectivity Partner" aimed at enhancing the Council's day-to-day connectivity needs with robust security and exceptional customer support. The industry category is Network Connectivity Terminal Emulation Software Package, with the procurement stage currently in the tender phase. The opportunity is open to selective procurement methods under restricted procedures above the threshold. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025 and the contract period spanning from 6th February 2025 to 5th March 2027. The contract value is estimated at £950,000 GBP, and the services are expected to be delivered potentially across various locations including the United Kingdom and international regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in network connectivity, broadband, VoIP, leased lines, dark fibre, and associated cloud solutions. Companies that offer customizable and scalable online portfolio management portals will find this tender particularly advantageous. Although the opportunity favours larger enterprises over SMEs and VCSEs, it nonetheless offers a growth avenue for tech firms with a strong presence in network solutions and robust customer support infrastructure. Winning this contract could greatly enhance the successful bidder's portfolio and provide substantial business growth through association with a prominent local council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wholesale Connectivity Partner

Notice Description

CBC are seeking a wholesale partner whose offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of the Council's day-to-day activity, ensuring seamless connectivity, robust security and exceptional customer support. The high-level requirement is for an online portfolio management portal to allow for comparison of available broadband, VoIP, leased lines, dark fibre and associated cloud solutions. Solutions will need to be customisable, allowing stakeholders to tailor products to their specific needs and scale as requirements grow

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5edb28a-bab5-4ae8-a981-7b462b17ac8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9062b425-bb93-40a8-a7e9-c9ea0ffcf256
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package

72212216 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Mar 2027 2-3 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
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Further Information

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