Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council (ECC) is planning a procurement process titled "CO0168 Managed Network Services" under the industry category of wide area network services. This involves extending the current managed network services contract, set to expire on 31st December 2025. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72720000, is currently in the planning stage, with a tender anticipated for January 2025. Covering approximately 200 locations in Essex and supporting around 9,000 employees, ECC will hold an in-person briefing session on 21st November 2024 in Chelmsford to provide further details. Vendors interested in this opportunity must register via ECC's procurement portal by 14th November 2024.

This tender represents a robust business growth opportunity for vendors specialising in network services. By leveraging managed network services, local area networks, and security software, qualified suppliers can aid ECC in achieving its strategic and digital objectives. Businesses experienced in implementing and managing contemporary enterprise network solutions, and those capable of integrating cloud infrastructure to address scalability needs, will find this tender particularly fitting. The engagement offers a potential 7-year contract term, making it a substantial and profitable venture for capable providers. Interested businesses are encouraged to attend the briefing session for further insights and networking opportunities.

Planning

CO0168 Managed Network Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

23rd October 2024 09:03:09 AM
Contract Summary

Essex County Council’s (ECC) current managed network services contract ends 31st December 2025, with a further period for transition. Accordingly, ECC is planning to publish a tender for a new managed network services contract as early as January 2025. This service will extend to all locations currently deemed to be in-scope by ECC, c200 locations across the county and to support ECC employees, c9000. The purpose of issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to the open market is to raise awareness amongst potential providers and to advise that ECC plan to hold an in-person briefing session at 11:00am on Thursday 21st November 2024, in Chelmsford, Essex. Interested suppliers should register their interest via ECC’s procurement portal, ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). Search for the opportunity: ‘DN748706 CO0168 Managed Network Services’.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04b063

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72720000

CPV Division(s)

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

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Ms Sophie Jarrett

Buyer Email

sophie.jarrett@essex.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall, Market Road

Chelmsford

CM1 1QH

United Kingdom

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CO0168 Managed Network Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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