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title: "Libraries Public Network"
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buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
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# Libraries Public Network

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4b99cc3-b428-485c-9026-c59b89ed7075

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for the "Libraries Public Network" project to Bridge 1 Solutions Ltd for a value of £418,925. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 23rd June 2023. The contract will run from 6th November 2023 to 3rd November 2028. The project involves providing a fully managed and supported solution for wired and wireless networking, internet access, and innovative service provisions across multiple library sites in London, United Kingdom.

This public procurement opportunity in the services category can benefit businesses that specialise in network systems and software packages. The City of London Corporation seeks innovative and cost-effective proposals to meet the network requirements at various library venues. Companies with expertise in providing flexible and secure networking solutions are well-suited to compete. The award to Bridge 1 Solutions Ltd signifies the beginning of a partnership to enhance public access and staff services within library facilities in London.

## Notice

Fully managed and supported solution that will provide the identified business areas with a fast, cloud based, secure and reliable network which will be delivered both wireless and wired. There is a requirement to have both fixed and flexible workstations at the venues and also to allow customers to bring their own devices which can connect to the network. The City is looking to include innovative approaches and flexibility throughout the lifetime of the contract and welcomes proposals from bidders to provide a cost effective and innovative service. The requirements are summarised as: - Public Access and Staff Desktops/Terminals provision - Wired and Wireless Networking - Internet access across multiple library sites, LMA and potentially SBREC - Printing - An innovative and flexible way of meeting the needs of service users (current service provision is detailed as a foundation on which to build an innovative and flexible future solution within the budget envelope)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eac12b-93fd-4d28-89e8-63a051d4b622 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2023 - 3 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £418,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £418,925 |
| 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 | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGE 1 SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32427000 - Network system
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eac12b-93fd-4d28-89e8-63a051d4b622

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eac12b-93fd-4d28-89e8-63a051d4b622
  27th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.capitalesourcing.com
  Awarded Contract

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