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title: "Digital Connectivity Technical and Commercial Consultancy Support"
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# Digital Connectivity Technical and Commercial Consultancy Support

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a000558-6dc2-4c30-b85f-9ac882f2e43f

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract titled "Digital Connectivity Technical and Commercial Consultancy Support" to FARRPOINT LIMITED. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, worth £75,000, is focused on assisting Leicestershire County Council and its partners in managing and evaluating existing broadband deployment contracts, as well as providing technical and procurement support for future broadband projects. The contract spans an initial period of 36 months, starting from 6th September 2024, with the possibility of extending up to 24 additional months. The procurement process was completed using an open procedure, and the deadline for tender submissions was 1st July 2024. This award marks the complete stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital connectivity and IT consulting. Companies with expertise in broadband deployment, project management, and technical consultancy services will find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender, providing a level playing field for smaller businesses to contribute to significant public sector initiatives. Engaging in this project can provide business growth through enhancing portfolios, establishing long-term partnerships with the county council, and gaining visibility within the public procurement market.

## Notice

Procurement for Digital Connectivity Technical and Commercial Consultancy Support to assist Leicestershire County Council and partners to manage and evaluate existing broadband deployment contracts and to provide technical and procurement support for existing projects and all future broadband/digital connectivity projects and initiatives including assistance with tender drafting, procurement exercise support and bid evaluation for future broadband contract bids. The contract is for an initial period of 36months with optional extension periods of up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4722e7-37e4-4835-816d-df4803425fc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4722e7-37e4-4835-816d-df4803425fc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4722e7-37e4-4835-816d-df4803425fc4
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=388f2b29-b724-ef11-812c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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