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title: "Digital Connectivity and Small Cells Pre-Market Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-11-24"
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# Digital Connectivity and Small Cells Pre-Market Engagement

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-325e5ba1-4e89-4c21-ace5-546d5baca768

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## Summary

The Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Digital Connectivity and Small Cells Pre-Market Engagement". This initiative falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, and focuses on enhancing 4G LTE-A and 5G mobile network services in Leicester, England. The engagement period is set to conclude on 22nd January 2021, with relevant documentation and market engagement notices available through provided links.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in digital technology and telecommunications. The project aims to support the growth of 5G+ networks, thus fostering socio-economic benefits and connecting people and places effectively. Businesses with expertise in mobile connectivity solutions, infrastructure development, or related software systems would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The purpose of this document is to describe the initial thoughts of Leicester City Council ("the Council") regarding the interventions that it can make to facilitate the deployment of 4G LTE-A and 5G mobile network services. Leicester City Council recognises that better mobile connectivity could unlock many socio-economic benefits for residents and businesses and support the development and growth of 5G+ networks. The Council's digital connectivity project is part of its Smart Leicester Strategy. Its overarching aim is to connect people and places - digitally, socially and sustainably. To view the documentation for this opportunity please use the link provided in the Other Information section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7277d6c9-f64f-448c-9029-6bb99ef98e86 |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2020 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7277d6c9-f64f-448c-9029-6bb99ef98e86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7277d6c9-f64f-448c-9029-6bb99ef98e86
  24th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=697f0ebe-422e-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  To view the documentation for this opportunity please use the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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