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title: "CP1663-18(a) Digital Strategy for Heart of the South West & Local Broadband Plan"
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# CP1663-18(a) Digital Strategy for Heart of the South West & Local Broadband Plan

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d4c3b04-1c50-4dcf-99e0-46510f604b4c

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed a procurement process for the project titled "CP1663-18(a) Digital Strategy for Heart of the South West & Local Broadband Plan." This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, focusing on the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically covering Devon, Somerset, Plymouth, Torbay, North Somerset, and Bath. The contract was awarded on 13th June 2019, with an active value of £42,000, and the contract period runs from 14th June 2019 to 31st August 2019. The procurement method was classified as 'Other', with the tender period closing on 10th May 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in digital strategy development and broadband planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering consultancy services, research, and development projects would be well-suited to compete in this space. The emphasis on a digital strategy and local broadband improvements may also benefit firms with innovative technological solutions and those experienced in working with local authorities. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses expand their portfolios and contribute positively to regional digital infrastructure development.

## Notice

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) working with the Connecting Devon and Somerset Partnership (CDS) is looking to procure a Digital Strategy and a supporting Local Broadband Plan. The scope of the work is to produce the following two documents: * A Digital Strategy for the Heart of the South West LEP area which covers the Devon and Somerset counties along with the unitary authorities of Plymouth and Torbay * A Local Broadband Plan for the Connecting Devon and Somerset area which covers Devon and Somerset counties along with Plymouth, Torbay, North Somerset and Bath and North east Somerset unitary authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cf2a0f-65bd-4ee7-8159-a957f2419101 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HATCH REGENERIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2019 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cf2a0f-65bd-4ee7-8159-a957f2419101

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cf2a0f-65bd-4ee7-8159-a957f2419101
  27th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

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