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30 Apr 2018 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Framework for the Provision of Telecommunications and Associated Services," was established by Crescent Purchasing Consortium, located in Manchester, England. It is classified under the communication equipment industry (CPV code 32000000). The procurement used an open method and was conducted through an e-tendering system, concluding the tender period on 24th October 2017. The contract period commenced on 23rd April 2018 and will run until 22nd April 2022. This framework agreement includes six lots, catering to a broad range of public sector contracting authorities across the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector to participate in a framework that supports diverse public entities, including local authorities and NHS bodies. Businesses specialising in communication technologies, telecom services, or related goods and services would be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts within the awarded lots. This framework not only allows suppliers to secure a foothold in the public sector but also encourages collaboration among businesses to leverage the extensive network of potential end users identified by the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Telecommunications and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has established a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Telecommunications and Associated Services. The Framework Agreement is established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members, http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members, and is also for use by all other public sector contracting authorities throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but are not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/. The framework is awarded across six lots. Additional information: The Contracting Authority, Crescent Purchasing Consortium, engaged Northern Procurement Group Limited (who are a subsidiary of Dukefield Limited) to act as their agents in undertaking the procurement of this framework on behalf of them and their Membership, and thereafter to contract manage the resulting framework. The Contracting Authority's address is: Crescent Purchasing Consortium Technology House Lissadel Street Manchester M6 6AP. Full details of the Contracting Authority and its Membership can be found on the following website: www.thecpc.ac.uk. The Contracting Authority used an e-tendering system to conduct the procurement exercise. Please note full details of the CPV codes applicable to this procurement are detailed within the associated EU Contract Notice reference number 2017/S 177-362076. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/ The Contracting Authority incorporated a minimum 10 day standstill period in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, at the point the information on award of contract was communicated to tenderers and received no legal challenge in respect of the award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-712d7a25-9743-4745-b16a-18a76450adf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e2c4d1-4049-48af-af40-f2ce7d308620
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2018 - 22 Apr 2022 4-5 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
Northern Procurement Group Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AP
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Adept Telecom plc

4net Technologies Ltd

Incom Complete Network Services Limited

Cavendish Communications

Cirrus Response Limited

Corporate Mobile Communications Limited

Exactive

Joskos Solutions

Nycomm Limited t/a Pennine Telecom

Professional Software Design Limited

Redwood Technologies Limited t/ Content Guru Limited

Talk Straight Ltd

Further Information

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