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title: "Network Switching Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15176e91-4642-4d01-8bb4-f8f11d75f52d"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-08"
---

# Network Switching Hardware

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15176e91-4642-4d01-8bb4-f8f11d75f52d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Leicestershire County Council, focuses on a tender titled "Network Switching Hardware" within the industry category of wide area network services. This process has concluded, with a total contract value of £130,000. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically using a restricted procedure. The contract period spanned from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021, while the tender period ended on 9th January 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network services and hardware, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in providing network solutions or related goods may find a competitive advantage in future contracts through experience gained in similar frameworks. Engaging with Leicestershire County Council and understanding their ongoing or upcoming projects could lead to further business growth and partnerships.

## Notice

Framework Mini Competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d00761-7874-414c-b32e-b3d0284a1e00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENREACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2019 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d00761-7874-414c-b32e-b3d0284a1e00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d00761-7874-414c-b32e-b3d0284a1e00
  8th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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