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title: "17 171 Provision of a High Bandwidth and Low Latency Cloud Access Connection"
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# 17 171 Provision of a High Bandwidth and Low Latency Cloud Access Connection

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31dbdac6-9fac-44be-b3e7-9b0d380f768f

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "17 171 Provision of a High Bandwidth and Low Latency Cloud Access Connection" initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council. This falls under the services category, specifically related to internet network infrastructure within the North West region of England. The contract has been awarded, with an active award status recorded on 5 January 2018, for a total value of £312,436. The contract period commenced on 1 February 2018 and will conclude on 31 January 2023. The procurement method employed was an open tender, concluding the tender period on 20 November 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in cloud computing and network services. Companies that have capabilities in providing high bandwidth and low latency internet services, especially SMEs, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The strategic shift towards cloud services indicates a growing market for providers that can support digital transformation initiatives for local councils and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

Cheshire East ICT Services currently manage both Cheshire East Council (CEC) and Cheshire West and Chester (CWaC) councils LAN and WAN infrastructure across the Cheshire footprint for all corporate and some school sites. This includes connectivity to the internet. Currently a 5GB Internet connectivity is provided under a contract with JaNET at the Chester University Riverside Campus site. As part of the ICT strategy CEC, CWaC and Cheshire East ICT Services have chosen to implement a hybrid approach to cloud services. This will place a greater reliance on an internet service. We are looking to commence hosting more services in the Cloud using initially Microsoft Azure to provide resilience for those services/applications that are highlighted at that time that the business requires. We will be asking for prices and evaluating the quality aspects of the requirements and awarding to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d346fe51-85e2-421b-b122-8837b46dea59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £312,436 |
| 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 BOROUGH 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (NORTHWEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d346fe51-85e2-421b-b122-8837b46dea59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d346fe51-85e2-421b-b122-8837b46dea59
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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