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title: "Further provision of High capacity, Resilient, Fibre internet connection via CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 framework Lot 1 Cloud Hosting"
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# Further provision of High capacity, Resilient, Fibre internet connection via CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 framework Lot 1 Cloud Hosting

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfbcf21d-bacc-4572-bc7b-5e5fa9209940

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council recently awarded a contract titled "Further provision of High capacity, Resilient, Fibre internet connection via CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 framework Lot 1 Cloud Hosting" to JISC Services Limited. This contract, falling under the industry categories of Internet network, Network infrastructure, and Internet service providers ISP, involves the continuation of high-capacity fibre circuits for the council. The procurement stage is complete. The contract duration spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025, with key locations including Southend Civic Centre, London, Tickfield, and Chelmsford. The total contract value amounts to GBP 71,388.88.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in internet network services, network infrastructure, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to leverage their expertise in providing resilient, high-capacity fibre connections. Companies equipped with capabilities in Microsoft ExpressRoute peering, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and DDoS protection will find this contract especially relevant. Firms with a solid track record in maintaining security standards and offering robust support and account management services are ideally positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities, aiding their growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a contract for the continued provision of Fibre circuits that is currently provided by JISC on behalf of the East of England Broadband Network. 2 x 10GB uncontended fibres with: Microsoft ExpressRoute peering, BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) connection to Internet with Internet Service Provider routing. Diverse routing presented at 2 separate Point of Presence Council sites connected to 2 geographically diverse locations. Main link is Southend Civic Centre to London and failover is Tickfield to Chelmsford. DDoS (Dynamic Denial of Service) attack protection. CSIRT (Cyber Security Incident Support Team). Security Standards: Crest Cyber Security Response Accredited. NCSC Incident Response Level 2. Uptime SLA 99.9% availability. Support SLAs include 8 hour Resolution time. Account Management meetings. Provision of Service Monitoring Dashboard that Shows throughput and any issues on the fibres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a5c649-9e67-4b2a-809a-edd2787430ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,388 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,388 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a5c649-9e67-4b2a-809a-edd2787430ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a5c649-9e67-4b2a-809a-edd2787430ea
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southend.gov.uk

## Provenance

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