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Provision of the Development of an Orkney Digital Strategy

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of the Development of an Orkney Digital Strategy" was initiated by Orkney Islands Council, located in Kirkwall, UK. The project aims to create a community-wide digital strategy for a sustainable gigabit-capable network across Orkney's inhabited islands. This open procedure tender has concluded, with Plum Consulting London LLP selected as the supplier for a contract valued at £20,000, signed on 5th January 2022. The procurement process included a tender submission period that ended on 26th November 2021, followed by the bid opening on the same date.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital strategy development and telecommunications, especially those capable of providing innovative solutions for rural connectivity challenges. Companies with experience in deploying high-speed broadband infrastructure and those focused on enhancing digital services in local communities are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders from Orkney Islands Council, especially given the ongoing demand for improved connectivity in rural areas.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Development of an Orkney Digital Strategy

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council wishes to develop a community wide digital strategy that will lead to the delivery of a sustainable gigabit capable network across all of Orkney's inhabited islands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council wishes to develop a community wide digital strategy that will lead to the delivery of a sustainable gigabit capable network across all of Orkney's inhabited islands. The last few years have seen considerable efforts undertaken to improve connectivity in Orkney, ensuring that the benefits of high-speed broadband and mobile services are delivered to local residents, businesses and organisations. Given the challenges of living and working in a rural area, delivering improved connectivity across Orkney is already a high priority for the Council, to mitigate against the effects of distance and isolation, to allow businesses and the public sector to modernise, and to deliver improved quality of living including improved opportunities for remote learning and employment for residents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000673646
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451436
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Link, Matt Dunlop
Contact Email
denise.link@orkney.gov.uk, matt.dunlop@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535, +44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLUM CONSULTING LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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