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title: "Request for Information (RFI): Supply of a Wide Area Network"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Request for Information (RFI): Supply of a Wide Area Network

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f390cdf-5ee4-469a-954d-6e7037df93ad

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is seeking a supplier to provide a replacement for their expiring Wide Area Network (WAN) service as part of a digital transformation programme. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for November 30, 2022. The contract period is anticipated to start on May 1, 2024, and last until April 30, 2028. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, office and computing machinery, and IT services.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in software, computing equipment, and IT services to engage with Worcestershire County Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council has indicated a preference for SME involvement. Interested parties should explore the detailed requirements outlined by the council and consider how their offerings align with the digital transformation objectives set by the contracting authority.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council currently provides computer and telephony services to sites within the County of Worcestershire via a fully managed Wide Area Network (WAN) service that will expire in November 2024. The Council is currently undertaking a programme of digital transformation and intends to procure a replacement for this service capable of supporting this programme to be in place no later than October 2024. The Council now invites expressions of interest from parties capable of supplying such a service. Additional information: We use an electronic tendering system for all business and contract opportunities. If you wish to see available opportunities, receive alerts, register your interest in such opportunities and submit tender responses then it is essential you register with In-Tend - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Registration Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea04565a-6756-4ea6-bfc0-c7f69e81f565 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2022 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea04565a-6756-4ea6-bfc0-c7f69e81f565

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea04565a-6756-4ea6-bfc0-c7f69e81f565
  16th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Registration

## Provenance

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