Tender

Invitation to Participate in Further Competition to provide Network Services

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2022 at 14:40

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28 Jun 2022 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of network services through an open procurement process, titled "Invitation to Participate in Further Competition to provide Network Services." This project focuses on transitioning to a new SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) architecture model, moving away from traditional MPLS network services to a direct internet-based solution. The tender was published on 28th June 2022, and submissions are due by 29th July 2022. The location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 1st September 2022 and lasting until 1st September 2027. The procurement falls under the wide area network services industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network services and security solutions, particularly those able to deliver cloud-based and client-based security systems. Companies that can implement SASE and zero trust architectures will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. This initiative not only facilitates growth for tech-driven firms but also encourages innovation in how network services are provided to public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Participate in Further Competition to provide Network Services

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to procure new network services and amend the traditional approach to embrace a new SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) / zero trust architecture model that would include the removal of MPLS network services and replacing these with a direct internet-based solution. This would also include the adoption of a distributed cloud and client-based security approach. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee035921-5a84-4e33-a8b4-4f75e9c4a1b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d7cf7-a7ac-400c-9404-93a0190bedac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 1 Sep 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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