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title: "Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service delivery and support"
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# Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service delivery and support

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a8fcb8b-49bd-40b0-9e09-1e2edba0699a

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## Summary

The Trafford Council is conducting an open tender process for a strategic partner to deliver and support Wide Area Network services. This procurement, classified under IT services with a value of £782,112, aims to utilise Trafford's local full fibre network infrastructure and other carriers as necessary. Key dates include the publication of the tender notice on 20 May 2021 and a submission deadline on 21 June 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 19 December 2021 and continue until 18 December 2024, with delivery addresses located within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this operation. Businesses that can offer innovative network solutions and support services will find this procurement a valuable opportunity to expand their market presence and establish a long-term partnership with the Trafford Council.

## Notice

A single Network strategic partner to design, supply and implement a Wide Area Network utilising Trafford's LFFN (local full fibre network) infrastructure, where applicable, or by making use of other carriers elsewhere allowing for the continued delivery of network services to its customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c9045fc-8b4e-4790-91c8-ad3d6538a9c9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £782,112 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| 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 | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c9045fc-8b4e-4790-91c8-ad3d6538a9c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c9045fc-8b4e-4790-91c8-ad3d6538a9c9
  20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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