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title: "GCF Connection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fa6a044-4a00-429a-808a-142045cd92e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-27"
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# GCF Connection

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fa6a044-4a00-429a-808a-142045cd92e8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the GCF Connection has been completed, with the contract awarded by Cheshire East Council, situated in Sandbach, England. This procurement falls under the 'Networks' industry category and was executed through a direct procurement method, resulting in a total contract value of £16,200. The contract was officially awarded on 31 March 2017, with the operational period spanning from 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017. The tender was initiated as part of ensuring continuity of service while alternative arrangements are considered.

This opportunity primarily benefits businesses with capabilities in providing network-related goods and services, particularly those that can support the requirements of local government contracts. Although the contract has been awarded to Vodafone Limited, firms specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, technical solutions, or consultancy services may find future opportunities through similar contracts and tenders issued by local agencies such as Cheshire East Council.

## Notice

*THIS HAS BEEN AWARDED* The council has awarded the contract for its GCF connection to ensure continuity of service whilst alternative arrnagements are considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d53887-3c28-45b1-b944-6ba809733b6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,200 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2017 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d53887-3c28-45b1-b944-6ba809733b6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d53887-3c28-45b1-b944-6ba809733b6b
  27th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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