--- title: "Managed Network Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89c03cae-61a3-4da9-8c37-9ecec879b66a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89c03cae-61a3-4da9-8c37-9ecec879b66a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89c03cae-61a3-4da9-8c37-9ecec879b66a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89c03cae-61a3-4da9-8c37-9ecec879b66a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Managed Network Services Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c03cae-61a3-4da9-8c37-9ecec879b66a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89c03cae-61a3-4da9-8c37-9ecec879b66a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89c03cae-61a3-4da9-8c37-9ecec879b66a.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is initiating the procurement process for a Managed Network Services contract, which falls under the category of local area network (CPV: 32410000) and includes classifications for wide area network, wireless telecommunications systems, security software packages, data network support services, and computer network services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and key engagement ends on 19th February 2025. The contract is intended to replace the council's existing managed network services contract, set to end on 31st December 2025, with the new service beginning from January 2026. The initial contract will span seven years, with up to 48 months of optional extensions and an optional 24-month Transition Assistance Period. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services to support Essex County Council's extensive network infrastructure. Companies providing reliable and resilient network solutions, including SMEs with substantial technical expertise, will find this tender beneficial. The council's emphasis on receiving feedback from suppliers during the planning stage demonstrates their commitment to incorporating supplier insights, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring the proposed solutions meet the council's needs effectively. Interested suppliers should review the draft documents provided and submit their feedback to contribute to shaping the final tender before the full tendering process begins shortly. ## Notice Essex County Council's (ECC) current managed network services contract ends 31st December 2025, with a further period for transition. In December 2024 a cabinet paper was approved to procure a new reliable, resilient and managed network service for the Essex County Council Estate with service transition commencing from January 2026. The initial contract is for a period of 7 Years with optional extensions for up to 48 months and a further optional named Transition Assistance Period of up to 24 months. For further information please review the approved cabinet paper - https://cmis.essex.gov.uk/essexcmis5/Decisions/tabid/78/ctl/ViewCMIS_DecisionDetails/mid/422/Id/10343/Default.aspx . In November 2024, the Authority hosted a Bidder Event for suppliers to understand the direction of the Authority and presented on our strategic ambitions. The Event was extremely successful with over 60 different suppliers attending. For further information on what was presented, please review the presentation, which you can access through ECC's e-sourcing portal, ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) search for the opportunity "DN748706 Managed Network Services" and express an interest. Over the next few weeks, the Authority is expected to initiate the tender process to allow suppliers to bid for this contract. Activity to shape the content of the service and the contract is underway and we are keen to ascertain your views over specific aspects of the contract/service to ensure we have factored as much as possible prior to going out to tender. We have included some extracts from our draft documentation for your information and to help you in answering some questions we have. We would be grateful if you could provide us feedback via the survey by 5pm on Wednesday 19th February 2025 - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TzK0qFwVFUKg8X7YzJqZLzgLklIbG-VNoDOvmlKZQNFUM0s5NU1MNjhHUjZIMkNJSFVNVFpCWVU0RC4u Respondents are advised that the purpose of this notice is to inform the market of our current intentions. As such, the scope of service, date of publication or any and all details contained within this notice and any of its attachments should not be taken as a final "version" of requirement and are subject to internal governance and review. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a3b18a-35ef-4fdb-8670-90dcfd405c39 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32410000 - Local area network - 32430000 - Wide area network - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 48730000 - Security software package - 72315100 - Data network support services - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 17:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a3b18a-35ef-4fdb-8670-90dcfd405c39 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a3b18a-35ef-4fdb-8670-90dcfd405c39 12th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0ad6eab-8304-40e3-9fe4-d14c06749982 This is a draft document describing the key milestones. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bacb9ea6-4ba8-4e9e-b093-9729845d3b88 This is a draft document which contains an extract of the SLAs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1be8a8d-3c0f-4695-85c0-cc36034dd1d8 This is a draft document containing an extract of the statement of requirements ## Notice URLs - https://cmis.essex.gov.uk/essexcmis5/Decisions/tabid/78/ctl/ViewCMIS_DecisionDetails/mid/422/Id/10343/Default.aspx - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TzK0qFwVFUKg8X7YzJqZLzgLklIbG-VNoDOvmlKZQNFUM0s5NU1MNjhHUjZIMkNJSFVNVFpCWVU0RC4u - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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