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Network and Data Cabling Framework Agreement

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jul 2023 at 08:57

Tender

17 Mar 2023 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has completed the Network and Data Cabling Framework Agreement procurement process for IT services. The agreement combines existing agreements into a single framework to support education establishments and corporate environments. The procurement stage was cancelled, and the agreement is currently active, with a total value of £600,000. The tender aimed to appoint specialists in network and data cabling, with an emphasis on working in diverse environments and meeting specific customer needs.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses experienced in IT services, particularly network equipment and data cabling. Businesses with expertise in working with education establishments, corporate environments, and public settings would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a chance for a range of suppliers to participate. The location for delivery is in the UK, with a focus on providing quality services and meeting industry standards in schools and colleges.

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Notice Title

Network and Data Cabling Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has appointed network and data cabling specialists with experience of the following to a framework agreement:* working in education establishments, corporate and public environments* working to the DfE's recommended specifications for education settings as detailed in their publication 'Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges'* working flexibly around the customer * working around vulnerable people And who can provide staff who have a DBS check

Lot Information

Lot 1

ICT Solutions is a traded service, operated by Norfolk County Council, working within its IMT Department, supporting a number of education establishments with their ICT where requested.In order to ensure that education establishments, the Council and its corporate estate, and its partners have the opportunity to enter in to new arrangements when required, and that best meet their needs, we have let a framework agreement for network and data cabling requirements to ensure that the specialist nature of this work is able to be bought with assurance that the suppliers on the framework are able to meet their specific needs.Norfolk County Council has appointed network and data cabling specialists with experience of the following:* working in education establishments, corporate and public environments* working to the DfE's recommended specifications for education settings as detailed in their publication 'Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges'* working flexibly around the customer * working around vulnerable people And who can provide staff who have a DBS check. Additional information: The value of the agreement above is the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement over its lifetime.Please note that there is no guarantee of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019582-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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

32420000 - Network equipment

32580000 - Data equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20232 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
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
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

COMM-TECH VOICE AND DATA

DUTTON COMMUNICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL CABLING SOLUTIONS

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