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title: "Wide Area Network - Soft Market Testing Supplier Day"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-02-11"
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# Wide Area Network - Soft Market Testing Supplier Day

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32d99798-8381-4a32-b11e-76f4e9c943cc

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Wide Area Network - Soft Market Testing Supplier Day," aimed at engaging with potential suppliers to explore options for its upcoming network requirements, as the current contract expires in November 2020. This planning stage will include a supplier engagement day scheduled for Monday, 25th February, from 13:00 to 15:00 at County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham (NG2 7QP). Businesses interested in attending must register by Thursday, 21st February to participate in discussions about the future challenges and opportunities in computer network services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer network services, data processing, and network equipment, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for wide area networks. Engaging in this process may lead to partnerships and contracts, especially for established firms or those with experience in providing similar services to public sector organisations. Companies in the East Midlands region are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, given the geographical focus of the project.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council's (NCC) contract for its Wide Area Network expires November 2020. NCC wish to engage with the market to start looking at options and help form requirements for our future network. A supplier day will be held on Monday 25th February 13:00 to 15:00 at County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham. NG2 7QP. The event will have a presentation from the key project members explaining where we are now and our challenges for the future along with the opportunity for Q & A. If you wish to attend this event please register www.eastmidstenders.org or e-mail joanne.randle@nottscc.gov.uk. by Thursday21st February.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96539a84-89ad-458b-b7f6-7c95b7b47ed3 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2019 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2019 at 16:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96539a84-89ad-458b-b7f6-7c95b7b47ed3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96539a84-89ad-458b-b7f6-7c95b7b47ed3
  11th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7410a650-002e-e911-80f2-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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