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title: "Invitation to Participate in Further Competition to provide Network Services"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-29"
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# Invitation to Participate in Further Competition to provide Network Services

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee035921-5a84-4e33-a8b4-4f75e9c4a1b2

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of network services through an open procurement process, titled "Invitation to Participate in Further Competition to provide Network Services." This project focuses on transitioning to a new SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) architecture model, moving away from traditional MPLS network services to a direct internet-based solution. The tender was published on 28th June 2022, and submissions are due by 29th July 2022. The location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 1st September 2022 and lasting until 1st September 2027. The procurement falls under the wide area network services industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network services and security solutions, particularly those able to deliver cloud-based and client-based security systems. Companies that can implement SASE and zero trust architectures will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. This initiative not only facilitates growth for tech-driven firms but also encourages innovation in how network services are provided to public sector organisations.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council wishes to procure new network services and amend the traditional approach to embrace a new SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) / zero trust architecture model that would include the removal of MPLS network services and replacing these with a direct internet-based solution. This would also include the adoption of a distributed cloud and client-based security approach. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d7cf7-a7ac-400c-9404-93a0190bedac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d7cf7-a7ac-400c-9404-93a0190bedac
- 28 Jun 2022 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d7cf7-a7ac-400c-9404-93a0190bedac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d7cf7-a7ac-400c-9404-93a0190bedac
  29th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk

## Provenance

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