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title: "Community of Interest Network (COIN)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f52ff69-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Community of Interest Network (COIN)

Buyer: EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f52ff69-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust for the project titled "Community of Interest Network (COIN)", which involves the establishment of a wide area network system. This procurement falls under the category of "Wide area network services" and is set to take place within the North West region of England. The project has a planned budget of £3,720,879 and a contract period extending from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2019, with key planning documents having been published since May 2015. The procurement is currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in network services and technology solutions. Companies with experience in providing wide area network systems are well-suited to compete for this project, given its specifications and budget. Engaging with this contract could allow businesses to expand their portfolio and gain valuable experience within the healthcare sector, potentially leading to further contracts in a growing market.

## Notice

Wide area network system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17e8c84-56ad-48ce-8985-f3707b81be09 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2015 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,720,879 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 3HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17e8c84-56ad-48ce-8985-f3707b81be09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17e8c84-56ad-48ce-8985-f3707b81be09
  28th May 2015 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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