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title: "Wide Area Network, Internet Connectivity and Microsoft Express Route for BCP Council"
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# Wide Area Network, Internet Connectivity and Microsoft Express Route for BCP Council

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f37dedf1-dd34-4958-9f3a-5466a5a9ba7f

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a single supplier for a Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet connectivity solution, including Microsoft Express Route services across 83 locations in the South West of England. The tender, titled "Wide Area Network, Internet Connectivity and Microsoft Express Route for BCP Council," is currently in the award stage. The contract has a total value of £2,424,484.77, and the supplier must ensure all connections are operational by the end of April 2021. The tender responses were due by September 13, 2019, and the contract period spans from December 1, 2019, to May 1, 2024, with the procurement method following an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT services, particularly in networking and telecommunications. Businesses capable of delivering scalable and flexible solutions in WAN services and Internet connectivity are well-suited to participate. By securing this contract, a supplier can not only establish a long-term relationship with a local authority but also enhance their portfolio and visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council require a single supplier to implement a Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet Breakout Connectivity, Microsoft Express Route and supporting services across 83 locations in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. The supplier will be required to provide all software, hardware, connectivity, configuration and support to meet the Council's requirements for the provision of the WAN. The Council requires all 83 connections to be installed by the end of April 2021. It is essential that the supplier delivers a flexible service, with emphasis on scalability to meet the future IT requirements and service provision of BCP Council. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided. A notice was sent to the European Journal regarding this opportunity on 16 July 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e0d846-1f7e-4324-9e93-d79338dc06cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,443,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,424,484 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MLL TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e0d846-1f7e-4324-9e93-d79338dc06cb
- 6 Sep 2019 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72459fa8-6b79-407e-a68a-2483bea61d0e
- 4 Sep 2019 at 14:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55ec497-9bd9-4b17-8630-4108710dd9a8
- 18 Jul 2019 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55ec497-9bd9-4b17-8630-4108710dd9a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e0d846-1f7e-4324-9e93-d79338dc06cb
  1st November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72459fa8-6b79-407e-a68a-2483bea61d0e
  6th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55ec497-9bd9-4b17-8630-4108710dd9a8
  4th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=40b2046d-68a8-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

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