Award

Broadband Support

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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Award

28 Mar 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police recently completed a public procurement process titled "Broadband Support," falling under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000). The procurement was managed through a selective process involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to British Telecommunications PLC, is set to cover the North East region of England. The tender process concluded with an award notice published on 28th March 2025, following an initial contract period starting on 22nd February 2025 and ending on 21st February 2028. The total value of the contract is £96,094.20.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and infrastructure management. Companies adept in modernising legacy telecommunication services to meet new standards would be well-suited for such tenders. Furthermore, businesses capable of handling substantial contracts, as evidenced by British Telecommunications PLC's involvement, are also ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. Engaging in such public contracts can lead to steady business growth and facilitate long-term partnerships with public sector organisations like the Northumbria Police.

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Notice Title

Broadband Support

Notice Description

Northumbria Police have a number of services currently operating over a variety of legacy circuits due to be ceased by December 2025 as part of BT's All-IP Programme to remove legacy telephony services and replacement of copper-based infrastructure. Ongoing support is required to support this transition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f1ecc33-caf8-4a8b-8d35-c1b37ab767ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91c60431-2d16-4c61-9fcc-96b803968bf8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,094 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,094 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2028 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
James Thornton
Contact Email
james.thornton@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
07397342342

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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