--- title: "CP2050-21 Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-526db38c-7daa-44a7-9015-cc7dd0356ea2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-526db38c-7daa-44a7-9015-cc7dd0356ea2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-526db38c-7daa-44a7-9015-cc7dd0356ea2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-526db38c-7daa-44a7-9015-cc7dd0356ea2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-23" --- # CP2050-21 Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-526db38c-7daa-44a7-9015-cc7dd0356ea2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-526db38c-7daa-44a7-9015-cc7dd0356ea2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-526db38c-7daa-44a7-9015-cc7dd0356ea2.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Devon County Council, seeks to procure Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services for the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme, aimed at enhancing broadband infrastructure in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "CP2050-21 Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services," has a total value of £3,300,000 and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 27 April 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2021 and will run until 31 May 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure to attract a broad range of potential bidders. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and broadband solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate their capabilities. Companies with expertise in contract management, data analysis, and community-focused digital solutions will find this opportunity particularly relevant and beneficial for expanding their business footprint in the region. ## Notice Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) is a public sector Programme supported by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Building Digital UK (Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), and Local Authorities. Working with the broadband supply market CDS is seeking to enhance broadband infrastructure across the region. We are now seeking to procure Digital and Broadband- Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to support the Programme with a wide range of challenging contract management issues, as well as a number of other activities, such as state aid, communications issues, data analysis, mapping and advising on digital solutions for communities which do not yet have NGA capable infrastructure ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45286f1-42e1-454b-97fa-a14248358db0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 4QD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 23 Apr 2021 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45286f1-42e1-454b-97fa-a14248358db0 - 23 Apr 2021 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a963dbd-7c5b-4e39-89d2-bc9ea5bb2fd4 - 18 Mar 2021 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/548fe80f-2224-4014-a8b8-8470d141d2e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45286f1-42e1-454b-97fa-a14248358db0 23rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a963dbd-7c5b-4e39-89d2-bc9ea5bb2fd4 23rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/548fe80f-2224-4014-a8b8-8470d141d2e7 18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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