Award

Telephony Contract

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2018 at 15:10

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2018 at 10:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service has recently awarded a contract titled "Telephony Contract," valued at £103,000, for the supply and maintenance of telephony solutions. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Telephone and data transmission services" (CPV code 64210000). The contract commenced on 5 April 2018 and is set to conclude on 4 April 2021. The procurement process utilised a direct method, which included a single tender action below the financial threshold, with the tender period ending on 23 February 2018. The contract award was published on 17 May 2018, signalling its completion and active status.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telephony or data transmission services, particularly those with capabilities in maintenance and support. Businesses looking to engage in public sector procurement should consider leveraging platforms like the Blue Light Portal for access to similar opportunities. Registration on this portal is free and allows companies to not only participate in contracts with County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service but also with various emergency services nationwide. Therefore, SMEs with relevant experience and expertise are encouraged to explore these avenues for expanding their business operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony Contract

Notice Description

The supply and maintenance of telephony solution for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Additional information: All correspondence concerning the tender for the telephony solution is available for downloading through the blue light portal. You will need to register on the Blue Light Portal for emergency services e-tendering system and you can do this by using the link then click on 'Register Company'. Registration is free of charge and gives you access not only to opportunities advertised by ourselves but also many other emergency services throughout the country. Should you require any assistance in your registration you should seek this through the 'Contact Us' are of the sire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f603c12-409c-4fca-bfbf-82c3629dafba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4576a0fd-6721-4c34-948d-2a4cf808d4a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2018 - 4 Apr 2021 3-4 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Tracy Ridley
Contact Email
tridley@ddfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 1TW
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Belmont
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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