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title: "GM Superfast Rural Broadband Project Closure Deep Dive"
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# GM Superfast Rural Broadband Project Closure Deep Dive

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dddc4a0-dc12-45e0-82dd-50a4b24eb162

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "GM Superfast Rural Broadband Project Closure Deep Dive," a one-off audit project intended to support the project closure of the GM Superfast Broadband initiative, known as Get Digital Faster. The procurement is categorised under telecommunication consultancy services and has a total contract value of £18,000. The tender was published on 4th September 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th September 2018. The services are required to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 28th September 2018 and concluding on 31st January 2019. The procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication consultancy, auditing, and technical analysis services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the requirements may align well with their expertise. Companies with a strong background in project closure audits and consultancy are well-suited to respond to this opportunity, enabling them to expand their portfolios and enhance their experience in public sector projects.

## Notice

Stockport MBC wants to commission a one-off audit project for a specialist consultant or firm (the supplier) to support the project closure of the GM Superfast Broadband project known as Get Digital Faster. The link to the opportunity is: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=14eba690-2eb0-e811-80ed-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be5e015-93bf-4233-93f9-8459208c0424 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be5e015-93bf-4233-93f9-8459208c0424
- 17 Sep 2018 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070a0cb0-4d47-4b48-ab9f-532e07a2db94
- 4 Sep 2018 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e95f6a6-3629-442a-b56a-e0055f65efb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be5e015-93bf-4233-93f9-8459208c0424
  17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070a0cb0-4d47-4b48-ab9f-532e07a2db94
  17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e95f6a6-3629-442a-b56a-e0055f65efb3
  4th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=14eba690-2eb0-e811-80ed-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

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