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title: "Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO)"
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# Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO)

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa1b1b6e-5f73-40e4-be98-c81942e66c93

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## Summary

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) was initiated by Oxfordshire County Council to enhance superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses in rural Oxfordshire not served by existing providers. The project falls under the services category, specifically computer network services, with a total value of £10 million. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12 April 2019, with contract execution starting on 14 June 2019, and lasting until 31 March 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and telecommunications, particularly those capable of delivering broadband solutions to remote areas. Companies with experience in service provision within the UK public sector will find this tender appealing, as it could lead to collaborations with established suppliers such as British Telecommunications plc and Airband Community Internet Ltd, who were awarded contracts for different lots within the project.

## Notice

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. The tender was broken down into multiple Lots Additional information: The advertised Tender was broken down into four Lots

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e570390-aa8e-49d4-b85a-dfea098c2e20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,313,499 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AIRBAND COMMUNITY INTERNET; BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e570390-aa8e-49d4-b85a-dfea098c2e20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e570390-aa8e-49d4-b85a-dfea098c2e20
  28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6f4ae594-5a83-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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