--- title: "Provision of the Development of an Orkney Digital Strategy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000673646" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000673646" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000673646.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000673646.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-16" --- # Provision of the Development of an Orkney Digital Strategy Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000673646 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000673646) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000673646.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Provision of the Development of an Orkney Digital Strategy" was initiated by Orkney Islands Council, located in Kirkwall, UK. The project aims to create a community-wide digital strategy for a sustainable gigabit-capable network across Orkney's inhabited islands. This open procedure tender has concluded, with Plum Consulting London LLP selected as the supplier for a contract valued at £20,000, signed on 5th January 2022. The procurement process included a tender submission period that ended on 26th November 2021, followed by the bid opening on the same date. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital strategy development and telecommunications, especially those capable of providing innovative solutions for rural connectivity challenges. Companies with experience in deploying high-speed broadband infrastructure and those focused on enhancing digital services in local communities are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders from Orkney Islands Council, especially given the ongoing demand for improved connectivity in rural areas. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council wishes to develop a community wide digital strategy that will lead to the delivery of a sustainable gigabit capable network across all of Orkney's inhabited islands. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Orkney Islands Council wishes to develop a community wide digital strategy that will lead to the delivery of a sustainable gigabit capable network across all of Orkney's inhabited islands. The last few years have seen considerable efforts undertaken to improve connectivity in Orkney, ensuring that the benefits of high-speed broadband and mobile services are delivered to local residents, businesses and organisations. Given the challenges of living and working in a rural area, delivering improved connectivity across Orkney is already a high priority for the Council, to mitigate against the effects of distance and isolation, to allow businesses and the public sector to modernise, and to deliver improved quality of living including improved opportunities for remote learning and employment for residents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451436 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | £20,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £20,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PLUM CONSULTING LONDON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451436 - 12 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432922 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432922&idx=1 12th November 2021 - Invitation to Quote Documentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432922 Provision of the Development of an Orkney Digital Strategy - Orkney Islands Council wishes to develop a community wide digital strategy that will lead to the delivery of a sustainable gigabit capable network across all of Orkney's inhabited islands. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451436 Provision of the Development of an Orkney Digital Strategy - Orkney Islands Council wishes to develop a community wide digital strategy that will lead to the delivery of a sustainable gigabit capable network across all of Orkney's inhabited islands. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://plumconsulting.co.uk - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.orkney.gov.ukhttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369 - http://www.orkneyharbours.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000673646 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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