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CP2050-21 Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2021 at 12:14

Tender

15 Mar 2021 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council has initiated a procurement process titled "CP2050-21 Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme", focusing on the IT services industry. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows a wide range of suppliers to participate. The tender process is currently active, with the closing date for submissions set on 27 April 2021, and the expected signing date for contracts on 29 June 2021. The services will be primarily delivered in the Exeter and Taunton areas.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in broadband technology, IT consulting, and programme management services. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for collaborative work within a programme team and possess expertise in addressing digital inequality and broadband infrastructure improvement will be well-positioned to compete. The anticipated contract value is substantial, encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage and potentially benefit from the long-term service agreements available through the tender.

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Notice Title

CP2050-21 Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme

Notice Description

The CDS Programme require Broadband -- Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to provide advice and contract management throughout the implementation phases of all their current and future CDS contracts. All personnel appointed by the successful tenderer will be expected to work as part of an overall Programme Team based in Exeter and Taunton and in particular be used to working alongside other consultants to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach across different disciplines. Further the Broadband- Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services must be committed to the principle of adding value to the Programme and the successful tenderer is required to ensure that there is sufficient capacity and expertise provided at all times to the CDS Programme

Lot Information

Technical Advisory Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme

To provide technical advice and guidance on current and future CDS contracts, developments in digital, broadband and gigabit technologies to ensure that the Programme Director and CDS team is informed about new opportunities and solutions which may help to solve problems of digital inequality in areas and for premises which do not have a reliable digital service which would achieve at least NGA upload and download speeds and reliability of service level.

Renewal: optional 3 x12 month extensions to a maximum total term of 84 months, at the authorities sole discretion.

Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme

To provide a Programme Management Service to support the implementation of the contracts provided as in scope for the tender set out in this specification and its community challenge programme and Mobile Boost Initiative complementing the existing CDS core team, working to the Programme Director and with the Programme Manager, and be a member of the programme leadership team.

Renewal: optional 3 x12 month extensions to a maximum total term of 84 months, at the authorities sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029bb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014820-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Iain Perkins
Contact Email
iain.perkins@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BROADBAND ACCESS STRATEGIES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANCY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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