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Digital Telecare

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2026 at 07:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Digital Telecare" project, which involves repair, maintenance, and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications, and audio-visual equipment. This service falls under the CPV classification 50300000 and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to DORO CARE UK LTD T/A CAREIUM with a contract period from 15th June 2026 to 30th November 2027, at a value of £413,672. The process is in the award stage, with the award being made on 10th June 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunication repair and maintenance services, to enhance their portfolios and grow their operations within a structured framework. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the tender provides a platform for gaining prestige and experience in public sector projects. Companies with expertise in providing digital telecare services can leverage this opportunity to establish a strong foothold in the South East region, potentially leading to further opportunities in the growing field of digital infrastructure maintenance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Telecare

Notice Description

Call-off contract via framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21f22f8b-0694-4dfd-b72e-86ee26726a73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f19edf3-9ab3-48d0-92f7-89a4b78bae83
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£413,672 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£413,672 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORO CARE UK LTD T/A CAREIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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