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title: "Suffolk Coastal District Council Better Broadband"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Suffolk Coastal District Council Better Broadband

Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19e16863-eb40-4bc2-96be-b2731260c3bc

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## Summary

The Suffolk Coastal District Council has completed an open tender process for the "Suffolk Coastal District Council Better Broadband" initiative, which aims to enhance internet services in the East of England. This project specifically targets areas lacking access to superfast broadband, defined as internet speeds lower than 10mb/s. The contract, valued at £750,000, commenced on 1st July 2018 and will extend until 1st July 2022. The tender period closed on 18th June 2018, following an open procedure for all interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the internet service provider sector, to expand their service offerings in under-connected regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit, as the procurement process is designed to encourage their participation. Successful contractors can enhance their market presence and make a meaningful impact on community broadband access, which is of increasing importance in today's digital economy.

## Notice

This framework qualifies Contractors to bid on a number of opportunities to provide specialised broadband to areas which either do not have access or are below the current standard of superfast broadband of 10mb/s which is the UK Government Universal Service Obligation and not currently covered by the county run Suffolk Better Broadband Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07777f5a-8ac0-49a1-b1dc-a599ea470c8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTY BROADBAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2018 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07777f5a-8ac0-49a1-b1dc-a599ea470c8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07777f5a-8ac0-49a1-b1dc-a599ea470c8a
  17th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=339046059
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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