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PSTN/Broadband lines for Somerset Council

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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24 Dec 2024 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the tender process for the provision of PSTN/Broadband lines, classified under the telecommunications network industry category (CPV code 32412100). Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Ltd has been awarded the contract. Based in Taunton, Somerset, the procurement's location is identified by postal code TA1 4DY. This procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18 December 2024, the award date on 19 December 2024, and the contract period running from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027. The total contract value is £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services. Given the substantial value and extended duration of the contract, companies can secure steady revenue and long-term partnership with Somerset Council. Both SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable for this tender, indicating that smaller and socially-oriented enterprises had competitive chances. Such tenders enable businesses to expand their market reach, especially in the public sector, fostering growth and increased visibility in the telecommunications industry.

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Notice Title

PSTN/Broadband lines for Somerset Council

Notice Description

Provision of PSTN/Broadband lines for Somerset Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03e1c40a-291e-4054-8ee4-76803a693292
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89574bb7-ec2d-4a3d-a7a3-ea9ace6e417e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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