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title: "LPS ICT - Network services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef9ff758-a4d1-40f0-a648-2007b5987b00"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-04"
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# LPS ICT - Network services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef9ff758-a4d1-40f0-a648-2007b5987b00

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the title "LPS ICT - Network services" initiated by Lancashire County Council. The contract, which falls under the Computer network services industry category, involves a dark fibre connection based in Manchester. The procurement method was a direct award, and the contract period commenced on 1st June 2021 and concluded on 31st May 2022. The total value of the contract was £29,000, with key dates including the tender period ending on 8th May 2019 and the award published on 4th March 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT and network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, especially those with capabilities in providing fibre connectivity solutions and related technologies. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality, reliable network services in the North West region would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement cycles.

## Notice

Dark fibre connection based in Manchester. Order No 321710138.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0ea19b-3570-4875-b543-aeab373023ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUINIX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0ea19b-3570-4875-b543-aeab373023ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0ea19b-3570-4875-b543-aeab373023ec
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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