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title: "Wholesale Connectivity Partner"
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buyer: "CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Wholesale Connectivity Partner

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5edb28a-bab5-4ae8-a981-7b462b17ac8f

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## Summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is initiating a tender for a "Wholesale Connectivity Partner" aimed at enhancing the Council's day-to-day connectivity needs with robust security and exceptional customer support. The industry category is Network Connectivity Terminal Emulation Software Package, with the procurement stage currently in the tender phase. The opportunity is open to selective procurement methods under restricted procedures above the threshold. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025 and the contract period spanning from 6th February 2025 to 5th March 2027. The contract value is estimated at £950,000 GBP, and the services are expected to be delivered potentially across various locations including the United Kingdom and international regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in network connectivity, broadband, VoIP, leased lines, dark fibre, and associated cloud solutions. Companies that offer customizable and scalable online portfolio management portals will find this tender particularly advantageous. Although the opportunity favours larger enterprises over SMEs and VCSEs, it nonetheless offers a growth avenue for tech firms with a strong presence in network solutions and robust customer support infrastructure. Winning this contract could greatly enhance the successful bidder's portfolio and provide substantial business growth through association with a prominent local council.

## Notice

CBC are seeking a wholesale partner whose offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of the Council's day-to-day activity, ensuring seamless connectivity, robust security and exceptional customer support. The high-level requirement is for an online portfolio management portal to allow for comparison of available broadband, VoIP, leased lines, dark fibre and associated cloud solutions. Solutions will need to be customisable, allowing stakeholders to tailor products to their specific needs and scale as requirements grow

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9062b425-bb93-40a8-a7e9-c9ea0ffcf256 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2025 - 5 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package
- 72212216 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software development services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9062b425-bb93-40a8-a7e9-c9ea0ffcf256

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9062b425-bb93-40a8-a7e9-c9ea0ffcf256
  9th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a4de2faa-44b6-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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