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title: "CP2050-21 Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029bb2"
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# CP2050-21 Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029bb2

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has initiated a procurement process titled "CP2050-21 Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme", focusing on the IT services industry. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows a wide range of suppliers to participate. The tender process is currently active, with the closing date for submissions set on 27 April 2021, and the expected signing date for contracts on 29 June 2021. The services will be primarily delivered in the Exeter and Taunton areas.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in broadband technology, IT consulting, and programme management services. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for collaborative work within a programme team and possess expertise in addressing digital inequality and broadband infrastructure improvement will be well-positioned to compete. The anticipated contract value is substantial, encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage and potentially benefit from the long-term service agreements available through the tender.

## Notice

The CDS Programme require Broadband -- Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services to provide advice and contract management throughout the implementation phases of all their current and future CDS contracts. All personnel appointed by the successful tenderer will be expected to work as part of an overall Programme Team based in Exeter and Taunton and in particular be used to working alongside other consultants to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach across different disciplines. Further the Broadband- Technical Advisory and Programme Management Services must be committed to the principle of adding value to the Programme and the successful tenderer is required to ensure that there is sufficient capacity and expertise provided at all times to the CDS Programme

### Lot Information

Technical Advisory Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme

To provide technical advice and guidance on current and future CDS contracts, developments in digital, broadband and gigabit technologies to ensure that the Programme Director and CDS team is informed about new opportunities and solutions which may help to solve problems of digital inequality in areas and for premises which do not have a reliable digital service which would achieve at least NGA upload and download speeds and reliability of service level.

Renewal: optional 3 x12 month extensions to a maximum total term of 84 months, at the authorities sole discretion.

Programme Management Services to the Connecting Devon and Somerset Programme

To provide a Programme Management Service to support the implementation of the contracts provided as in scope for the tender set out in this specification and its community challenge programme and Mobile Boost Initiative complementing the existing CDS core team, working to the Programme Director and with the Programme Manager, and be a member of the programme leadership team.

Renewal: optional 3 x12 month extensions to a maximum total term of 84 months, at the authorities sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014820-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BROADBAND ACCESS STRATEGIES; TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANCY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014820-2021
- 15 Mar 2021 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005185-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somerset.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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