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title: "Cornwall Council - Soft market test for Mobile Voice and Data"
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# Cornwall Council - Soft market test for Mobile Voice and Data

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e549e3e6-ff3d-47ef-b0ea-06138a712b29

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## Summary

Cornwall Council is currently at the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft market test for Mobile Voice and Data". This initiative aims to assess potential interest within the telecommunications sector for providing voice and mobile data services. The engagement period concludes on 12th October 2021. Cornwall Council, located at County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY, England, is leading this soft market assessment as part of their efforts to develop a future business proposal, although it contains no formal commercial commitments at this stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in mobile communication and data services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this assessment, which may lead to future procurement opportunities, positively impacting their growth and market reach. Companies offering telecommunications equipment, network services, and related technology solutions are especially well-suited to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across the telecomms sector for the provision of voice and mobile data services. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the Council to develop a business proposal. Any such proposal would be subject to the development and approval of a business case, and, as such, this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. Further information can be found on the Proactis portal https://procontract.due-north.com/ DN569224 - Cornwall Council - Soft market test for Mobile Voice and Data Additional information: The Council uses a web-based system on the South West Portal found at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk (DueNorth). New users to the system must register on this site to obtain a username and password before gaining access to the system. All interaction with the Council in respect of this requirement will be conducted through the DueNorth system. In the event that you need to contact the Authority in relation to this opportunity please follow the instructions on the advert

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f0ffe6-7806-4cfc-b259-4758df49a859 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Oct 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| 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

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 08:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f0ffe6-7806-4cfc-b259-4758df49a859

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f0ffe6-7806-4cfc-b259-4758df49a859
  15th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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