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title: "Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service Delivery and Support"
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buyer: "STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED"
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# Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service Delivery and Support

Buyer: STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2341235-a146-4f34-a866-71d52ee5837d

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the engagement of a strategic partner for the delivery and support of Wide Area Network services by STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED, located in Manchester, England. The tender, titled "Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service Delivery and Support," falls under the services category and has an estimated contract value of £635,169.94. The open procedure was set to conclude on 21st June 2021, with the contract commencing on 30th November 2021 and running until 29th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in designing and implementing similar network solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance service delivery utilising Trafford's local full fibre network infrastructure. The involvement of strategic partners can further promote innovation and efficiency in service delivery within the industry.

## Notice

A single Network strategic partner to design, supply and implement a Wide Area Network utilising Trafford's LFFN (local full fibre network) infrastructure, where applicable, or by making use of other carriers elsewhere allowing for the continued delivery of network services to its customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fa7b28-861d-4ebc-9212-d17ea4442675 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £635,169 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £635,169 |
| 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 | STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fa7b28-861d-4ebc-9212-d17ea4442675

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fa7b28-861d-4ebc-9212-d17ea4442675
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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