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title: "External Connectivity (WAN & Internet Services)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD"
published: "2023-08-11"
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# External Connectivity (WAN & Internet Services)

Buyer: THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c37e6d47-d6dc-4ad8-be5a-8027cd0eca1f

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## Summary

The Guinness Partnership Ltd is planning to procure External Connectivity (WAN & Internet Services) in the Wide Area Network industry category. The procurement stage is currently planning, with an engagement end date set for 15th September 2023. The procurement involves fixed line communications, including Data Centre Connectivity, Wide Area Networking, and Internet Connectivity. The buying organisation is based in London, England.

This tender by The Guinness Partnership Ltd presents a business opportunity for organisations specialising in providing Wide Area Network services. With a minimum value of £1,800,000 and a total value of £2,000,000, this tender is suitable for SMEs. Interested businesses should stay updated on the Find a Tender Service for further opportunities related to this contract, as participation in the soft market testing process does not guarantee future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Guinness require the provision of a contract for fixed line communications including: * Data Centre Connectivity * Wide Area Networking * Internet Connectivity A procurement strategy is currently being formulated with a view to the procurement of this service during 2023/24.This notice is a Prior Information Notice of a future contract opportunity. This is not a call for competition, or a request for you to express interest in bidding for work. Organisations are invited to consider returning information as detailed in the Soft Market Testing attachment linked with this Notice. Whether or not an organisation chooses to return information will have no relevance or bearing on assessment of any future application to participate in a subsequent procurement process. Returning information will not be deemed by Guinness as a standing expression of interest for any future contract opportunity. Organisations should continue to monitor the UK e-notification service Find a Tender Service for notices and the opportunity to submit an expression interest or tender for a notified contract opportunity. Additional information: The soft market testing document can be located on https://procontract.due-north.com/register

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8b489f-5bad-46fe-9704-addf3aad05ef |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 3FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2023 at 13:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8b489f-5bad-46fe-9704-addf3aad05ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8b489f-5bad-46fe-9704-addf3aad05ef
  11th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register

## Provenance

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