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title: "Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition to Provide Network Services"
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# Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition to Provide Network Services

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c883d7b8-4691-4b9c-bb39-6eb47b5f20b3

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for wide area network services. The contract involves adopting a new SASE / zero trust architecture model and transitioning from MPLS to direct internet-based solutions. The contract period runs from 17th October 2022 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase. The tender period ended on 19th August 2022.

This tender by Norfolk County Council presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the services sector. Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of providing network services with expertise in SASE/zero trust architecture models. The contract has a considerable value, with potential extension provisions for up to 3 years. As such, businesses interested in long-term service provision and innovative network solutions would find this tender an attractive growth opportunity.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council has procured new network services and amended the traditional approach to embrace a new SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) / zero trust architecture model that includes the removal of MPLS network services and replaces these with a direct internet-based solution. This also includes the adoption of a distributed cloud and client-based security approach. Please note that the contract has an extension provisions for a possible further 3 years. The value contained in this notice is an estimate as the Council has reserved the right to purchase additional equipment, licenses and resources during the term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b090ce52-6319-49ca-b41e-467d1d06e981 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABZORB GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2022 at 13:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b090ce52-6319-49ca-b41e-467d1d06e981
- 20 Oct 2022 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b090ce52-6319-49ca-b41e-467d1d06e981

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b090ce52-6319-49ca-b41e-467d1d06e981
  25th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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