--- title: "Network and WiFi Services Licence Renewal 2023 (Early Engagement)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24bc00ab-d9b7-47fb-834a-dfe698e37495" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24bc00ab-d9b7-47fb-834a-dfe698e37495" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24bc00ab-d9b7-47fb-834a-dfe698e37495.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24bc00ab-d9b7-47fb-834a-dfe698e37495.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-23" --- # Network and WiFi Services Licence Renewal 2023 (Early Engagement) Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24bc00ab-d9b7-47fb-834a-dfe698e37495 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24bc00ab-d9b7-47fb-834a-dfe698e37495) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24bc00ab-d9b7-47fb-834a-dfe698e37495.json) ## Summary The North Northamptonshire Council is planning the Network and WiFi Services Licence Renewal 2023 procurement process. The contract falls under the Data security software package category and involves locations in East Midlands, United Kingdom. The engagement end date for this opportunity is 6th June 2023, with the renewal completion deadline set for 28th June 2023. This tender for Network and WiFi Services Licence Renewal 2023 presents an opportunity for suppliers experienced in providing Meraki Licences services. Businesses dealing with data security software packages and network equipment would find this tender well-suited for competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this early engagement stage. ## Notice Background In 2021 North Northamptonshire Council was created, replacing Corby Borough Council, Kettering Borough Council, the Borough Council of Wellingborough, East Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire County Council (now known as sovereign councils). Each sovereign council had its own application and desktop virtualisation solution. North Northamptonshire Council's ICT Department is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the renewal for our Meraki Licences estate or deliver replacement hardware (switches, AP's, cameras), professional services to replace hardware, training of the new system to the technical team, and all configuration to enable the new network service, whilst ensuring minimal service disruption . Requirement A list of our current Meraki estate This expression of interest is to see if any Suppliers are able to supply the renewal of Meraki Licences We will require the following: MR Enterprise (Access Points) x 125 MS120-24P x 1 MS225-24P x 1 MS225-48FP x 1 MS225-48LP x 10 MS250-24P x 2 MS250-48FP x 3 MS250-48LP x 26 MS425-16 x 2 MV (Cameras) x 5 The above is split across 15 locations based around Thrapston, Wellingborough and Corby Key dates Due to the first licence renewal we will require the renewals to completed and active ready for 28th June 2023. If your organisation is interested in this opportunity and believe they could provide the requirement to the Council, in line with the Scope of Services set out above, please confirm your interest to ictprocurement@northnorthants.gov.uk by no later than 12:00 Noon on the closing date of this notice. Please note, at this time no further information can be provided. Additional information: This Early Engagement must not be considered as confirmation by North Northamptonshire Council that any future procurement opportunity will be forthcoming as a result of any activity undertaken as part of the Council's Early Engagement activities. The Council does not bind itself to running a procurement or awarding any resultant contract, following the conclusion of this Early Engagement activity. In accordance with the requirements of the Council's Contract Procedure Rules, it is committed to conducting this Early Engagement activity in such a way that it does not prejudice any future potential bidder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0893d2-dc93-4aee-b0fd-fb4dbb9d3ed6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | CORBY | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN17 1QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Lloyds | | Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48732000 - Data security software package ## Release History - 23 May 2023 at 12:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0893d2-dc93-4aee-b0fd-fb4dbb9d3ed6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0893d2-dc93-4aee-b0fd-fb4dbb9d3ed6 23rd May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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