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title: "Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project Public Consultation"
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published: "2017-12-01"
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# Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project Public Consultation

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b24f5278-c0b0-4cf1-9524-5946b44e5029

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council is initiating the "Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project Public Consultation". This procurement falls within the telecommunications industry category, specifically targeting radio, television, communication, and related equipment. The project is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement end date set for 3rd January 2018. Businesses should note that all interested parties must register on the Supplying the Southwest Portal to access tender documentation and express their interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, IT consulting, software development, and related areas. Companies equipped to handle broadband initiatives or public consultations will find this project particularly relevant, as it aims to enhance connectivity in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Engaging with this procurement could lead to fruitful collaborations and growth in enterprise capabilities centred around technological advancements and public sector contracts.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council has published the State Aid Public Consultation for the Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk If you are already registered with the Supplying the Southwest portal you may need to update your preferred areas of operation to include Herefordshire Council. Log into your account, click on My Opportunities/Update Company Profile/ User Accounts (click on your account name)/Opportunity Areas (click on Change Opportunity Areas). Either select via "Area:"; "All South West" or "By Council" and check the tick box to add Herefordshire to your selection and "Save".Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. Additional information: To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44df4853-9acd-4b27-bc2d-ad46f06d48a7 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2017 at 08:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44df4853-9acd-4b27-bc2d-ad46f06d48a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44df4853-9acd-4b27-bc2d-ad46f06d48a7
  1st December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https//www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Supplying the Southwest portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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