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title: "GCF Core Services Connection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d94337d-08df-4417-89b0-69cd02723365"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-12-08"
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# GCF Core Services Connection

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d94337d-08df-4417-89b0-69cd02723365

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "GCF Core Services Connection" for postal and telecommunications services, classified under the CPV code 64000000. This contract, valued at £55,601.44, runs from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022. The tender period closed on 10 November 2020, and the contract was awarded on 17 November 2020. The delivery of services is focused in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those engaged in consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity, considering that the contracting authority values competitive proposals and collaboration with smaller businesses. Companies with expertise in providing secure network services could particularly benefit from this contract as it involves access to the Public Services Network (PSN).

## Notice

GCF Core Services Connection. The service provides BCP Council access to Services held on the Public Services Network (PSN) network. This contract starts on 01 January 2021 and ends on 31 December 2022. Additional information: This contract was awarded through Waiver W00563.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca9919b-af68-43c9-a1dd-721c3d2008e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,601 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,601 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca9919b-af68-43c9-a1dd-721c3d2008e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca9919b-af68-43c9-a1dd-721c3d2008e4
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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