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LPS ICT - Network services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2022 at 09:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the title "LPS ICT - Network services" initiated by Lancashire County Council. The contract, which falls under the Computer network services industry category, involves a dark fibre connection based in Manchester. The procurement method was a direct award, and the contract period commenced on 1st June 2021 and concluded on 31st May 2022. The total value of the contract was £29,000, with key dates including the tender period ending on 8th May 2019 and the award published on 4th March 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT and network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, especially those with capabilities in providing fibre connectivity solutions and related technologies. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality, reliable network services in the North West region would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement cycles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS ICT - Network services

Notice Description

Dark fibre connection based in Manchester. Order No 321710138.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef9ff758-a4d1-40f0-a648-2007b5987b00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0ea19b-3570-4875-b543-aeab373023ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUINIX (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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