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title: "Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service delivery and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b1db"
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published: "2021-05-17"
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# Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service delivery and support

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b1db

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Trafford Council, aims to secure a Strategic Partner for the delivery and support of Wide Area Network services. The tender, titled "Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service delivery and support," falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 21st June 2021 at 12:00. The contract value is approximately £1,303,520 and is set to last for an initial period of three years, with options for annual extensions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in network service provision, including IT consultancies and firms with expertise in software development and fibre-optic infrastructure. The open procurement method indicates a competitive bidding environment, which may favour experienced providers capable of delivering high-quality IT solutions and supporting infrastructure. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for quality delivery, social value, and competitive pricing will be well-suited to participate in this tender process.

## Notice

A single Network strategic partner to design, supply and implement a Wide Area Network utilising Trafford's LFFN (local full fibre network) infrastructure, where applicable, or by making use of other carriers elsewhere allowing for the continued delivery of network services to its customers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A single Network strategic partner to design, supply and implement a Wide Area Network utilising Trafford's LFFN (local full fibre network) infrastructure, where applicable, or by making use of other carriers elsewhere allowing for the continued delivery of network services to its customers.

Options: 3 year initial contract period, followed by options to extend for a further two years on an annual basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010858-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1,303,520 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010858-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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