Planning

Managed Network Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 14:20

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 10:49

Planning

22 May 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for Managed Network Services, involving computer network services. The procurement falls under the services category and is organised by a public authority operating within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The Council, situated at Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, aims to improve its data, voice, and video network services to ensure operational efficiency. The future notice is scheduled to be communicated by 1st July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 15th October 2025 and conclude by 14th October 2028. This project includes updates to network infrastructure such as firewalls, data links, and switches to support increased connectivity and security between Gloucestershire County Council buildings and data centres.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for firms specialising in computer network services. Companies capable of providing high-quality network solutions, with expertise in WAN, LAN, and WiFi systems, are well-suited to compete. Businesses with experience in managing and developing network infrastructure that meets high standards of speed, security, and efficiency will find this tender especially beneficial, particularly those looking to expand their services within the public sector. Additionally, the opportunity to engage with a sub-central government body can lead to further connections and contracts within the UK's public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Managed Network Services

Notice Description

Consolidated Contract comprising of Wan/LAN/Wifi Connectors .The Council is dependent upon the provision of high-quality data, voice and video network services to operate efficiently. Without having sufficient quality, speed, capacity and security, staff and suppliers would be unable to deliver essential services. The network must connect circuits in GCC buildings to data centres and enable systems to interact via the internet. Firewalls, data links and switches replaced, and traffic routing redesigned to align with current business practices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025092-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72700000 - Computer 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
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdpactivitylog@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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