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title: "Wholesale Connectivity Marketplace"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-05"
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# Wholesale Connectivity Marketplace

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83cf89db-1034-4537-938d-2867a48d9d0e

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## Summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Wholesale Connectivity Marketplace" to enhance their communications network. The procurement falls under the Communications network industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 5th December 2024, with the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025. This is a selective procurement method via a Restricted procedure (above threshold). The contract value is estimated at £950,000 and will span from 29th March 2025 until 31st January 2031. The goal is to partner with a provider offering a comprehensive online portal for managing various connectivity and communication solutions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence by collaborating with a local government organisation. Suitable candidates include those experienced in delivering robust connectivity services including broadband, VoIP, leased lines, dark fibre, and associated cloud solutions. Companies offering customisable and scalable solutions to meet diverse customer needs are well-suited to compete in this tender. Although not specifically limited to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of providing exceptional security and customer support will likely find this opportunity ideal for growth and long-term partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council.

## Notice

CBC are seeking a wholesale partner whose offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of the Council's day-to-day activity, ensuring seamless connectivity, robust security and exceptional customer support. The high-level requirement is for an online portfolio management portal to allow for comparison of available broadband, VoIP, leased lines, dark fibre and associated cloud solutions. Solutions will need to be customisable, allowing stakeholders to tailor products to their specific needs and scale as requirements grow

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d76cf33-4d30-4d34-a990-1269257d2451 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| 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 | CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d76cf33-4d30-4d34-a990-1269257d2451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d76cf33-4d30-4d34-a990-1269257d2451
  5th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eb801e73-20b3-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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