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title: "CP1870-19 CDS Technical Expertise and Assurance for procurement of new broadband connectivity"
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# CP1870-19 CDS Technical Expertise and Assurance for procurement of new broadband connectivity

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe836bed-d2db-4914-98a5-d41936a58a8f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CP1870-19 CDS Technical Expertise and Assurance for procurement of new broadband connectivity" is managed by Devon County Council, located in Exeter, UK. This initiative falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The contract, valued at £99,999, was awarded on 14th February 2020 and is set to commence on 19th February 2020, lasting until 18th February 2021. The procurement has reached the Award stage, and the tender period concluded on 30th January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and broadband services. Companies with expertise in IT services, procurement consultancy, and those capable of delivering improved connectivity technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. With Devon County Council as the buyer, collaborative efforts could enhance the region's broadband infrastructure, potentially enabling successful bidders to expand their influence in the growing digital services market.

## Notice

The Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) programme are taking forward a new multi-million-pound infrastructure procurement with the aim of securing one or several contracts to deliver improved connectivity to residents and businesses across the area. To support the procurement, process the programme is seeking to appoint additional technical expertise across the next 12 months, providing technical assurance and due diligence in the selection of one or several suppliers of broadband services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d6d449-4cc8-4e32-a43b-8d9062aa5552 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2020 - 18 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,999 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARRPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d6d449-4cc8-4e32-a43b-8d9062aa5552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d6d449-4cc8-4e32-a43b-8d9062aa5552
  19th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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