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title: "Fastershire Community Broadband Grant - Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bf36"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-23"
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# Fastershire Community Broadband Grant - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bf36

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## Summary

The Fastershire Community Broadband Grant, initiated by Herefordshire Council, aims to enhance broadband infrastructure through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) within the IT services sector. The procurement follows a selective method and relates to contracts awarded between 1 March and 31 May 2021, totalling up to £12 million for eligible projects across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and a select area of Telford and Wrekin. This project has reached the award stage, and contracts have been successfully granted for various locations including Birley, Cinderford, and Churcham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in broadband infrastructure and IT services. Companies capable of delivering GBPS capable broadband solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this funding. The active contracts indicate a competitive environment where SMEs can engage, and participating in this project could enhance their visibility and contribute to regional development while fostering further growth in the telecommunications industry.

## Notice

This award notice relates to contracts awarded in the first quarter between 1.3.2021 and 31.5.2021 of opportunity. The Fastershire Community Broadband Grant forms the substantive focus of Stage 5 of the https://www.fastershire.com/assets/file/FSB%20Strategy/Fastershire_Broadband_Strategy_2019-22.pdf As much as twelve million pounds (GBP 12 000 000.00) may be made available for the purpose of delivering Stage 5 of the Fastershire Broadband Strategy. The bulk of this funding will be committed to the Fastershire Community Broadband Grant and will be made available to eligible projects across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and a small area of Telford and Wrekin. Broadband infrastructure suppliers' that offer open access GBPS capable broadband solutions are invited to bid to become an Approved Providers via the Dynamic Purchasing Scheme which has been developed to support the Fastershire Community Grant.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is for the award of call off contracts under the Fastershire Community Broadband Grants DPS. The notice covers the first quarter of the DPS running from 1.3.2021 to 31.5.2021. Under the DPS, 7 contracts have been awarded to 3 providers and cover the following areas; Birley, Cinderford, Nash & Knill, Northwick Park & Draycott, Castle Frome, Witcombe and Churcham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014275-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,356,693 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AIRBAND COMMUNITY INTERNET; FULL FIBRE; GIGACLEAR |

## 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

- 23 Jun 2021 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014275-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:473210-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.fastershire.com/assets/file/FSB%20Strategy/Fastershire_Broadband_Strategy_2019-22.pdf
- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

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