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title: "LPS ICT - Network services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bda1a3f4-3033-47e9-978e-8896deab9d27"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-04"
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# LPS ICT - Network services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bda1a3f4-3033-47e9-978e-8896deab9d27

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## Summary

The procurement process for "LPS ICT - Network services", initiated by Lancashire County Council, pertains to the provision of a dark fibre connection based in Manchester. This procurement, classified under computer network services (CPV code: 72700000), is complete, with a total contract value of £31,500. The contract period runs from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, having been awarded following a direct award method. The relevant procurement process culminated in an award notice published on 4th March 2022, after the tender period concluded on 8th May 2019.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and network services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in providing similar services or those based in the North West of England may find specific advantages in competing for future tenders, as they can leverage local knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of Lancashire County Council.

## Notice

Dark fibre connection based in Manchester. Order No 321724668.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e923a5e6-706b-44c7-8bc8-aa329956f93e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,500 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUINIX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e923a5e6-706b-44c7-8bc8-aa329956f93e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e923a5e6-706b-44c7-8bc8-aa329956f93e
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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