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title: "The Provision of a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Fibre Build and Exchange Enablement Capabilities"
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# The Provision of a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Fibre Build and Exchange Enablement Capabilities

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa2e5fee-c19b-46a9-bf61-d80a8e0d63b0

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has successfully completed the procurement process to secure a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Fibre Build and Exchange Enablement capabilities. The initiative forms part of the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework for Network Connectivity (ref 000976). The contract, which is valued at £15,000,000, will extend from 1 January 2025 until 31 December 2031, serving various local authorities and NHS trusts in the North West of England. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in network security and telecoms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete, thanks to the selective procurement method used, which favours those with precise expertise in fibre build and network enablement. The awarded supplier, The Networking People (TNP) Ltd., exemplifies the kind of agile and specialised company that can benefit from participating in similar future tenders, thereby fostering substantial business growth.

## Notice

Blackpool Council have recently conducted a Procurement exercise to call off of the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Framework for Network Connectivity (ref 000976) in order to select a Network, Security and Telecoms Partner and Consultant with Fibre Build and Exchange Enablement Capabilities on behalf of Other Local Authorities and NHS Trusts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc40258-f3f4-47bd-b830-8a297482f584 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 (TNP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc40258-f3f4-47bd-b830-8a297482f584

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc40258-f3f4-47bd-b830-8a297482f584
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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