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title: "Public Consultation on Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project Change Request"
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# Public Consultation on Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project Change Request

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e09e64e7-2165-4b8b-afaa-9f8b5fe49725

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## Summary

The Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of the "Public Consultation on Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project Change Request." This initiative aims to engage suppliers regarding 993 UPRNs in the Forest of Dean that were initially part of the broadband project but did not receive bids. The consultation allows interested parties to assess these records and identify potential for either Next Generation Access (NGA) or Gigabit Capable broadband. The engagement phase ends on 11 June 2021, and the project falls under the telecommunications industry, specifically focusing on communication and IT services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the telecommunications and IT sectors, aiming to develop or enhance broadband infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the consultation aims to gather insights and capabilities from a diverse range of suppliers. Engaging in this consultation could pave the way for future contracts and partnerships within the expanding broadband market in the South West of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

This Public Consultation focuses on 993 UPRNs in the Forest of Dean which were originally tendered for the Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project but not bid. Fastershire intends to bring these UPRNs into its existing contract with Airband as a change request but would like to allow all suppliers to review these records and highlight any that are capable of either NGA or Gigabit Capable broadband. Those that are will not be contracted. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this Public consultation notice on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e02a86-7b1a-48e8-9ecd-12ffe4ab04eb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 16:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e02a86-7b1a-48e8-9ecd-12ffe4ab04eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e02a86-7b1a-48e8-9ecd-12ffe4ab04eb
  10th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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