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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Exchange Enablement Capabilities"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Exchange Enablement Capabilities

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a20989a9-2944-46ea-9bbb-6b61eb547fbe

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is conducting a tender for a Framework Agreement aimed at selecting a partner for the Provision of a Network, Security and Telecoms services with Exchange Enablement Capabilities. This project entails assisting the council with the implementation and maintenance of their network over a contract period from January 1, 2018, until December 31, 2024. The procurement process is at the award stage, following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The tender was announced on August 2, 2017, and was open for submissions until August 31, 2017, with delivery locations specified in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, network management, and telecommunications, particularly those with capabilities in both consulting and equipment provision. Companies that are well-suited to compete include established IT firms, telecommunications suppliers, and consultancies capable of delivering integrated network solutions. The selected contractor will play a crucial role in the council's digital transformation and might have prospects for further contracts as the technological landscape evolves.

## Notice

Blackpool Council wishes to select a single partner to assist them in the implementation and maintenance of its network for the duration of 5+1+1 years. This tender is intended to enable Blackpool Council to select a suitable partner to assist them with the design, development, delivery and management of a new and existing wide area network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789672bf-9803-4981-951d-21e42dafd4cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2018 at 15:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789672bf-9803-4981-951d-21e42dafd4cc
- 2 Aug 2017 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789672bf-9803-4981-951d-21e42dafd4cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789672bf-9803-4981-951d-21e42dafd4cc
  2nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3c0065b9-ed50-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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