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PB2023-01379 - Internet for Council Taster Flats

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2024 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct award procurement process titled "PB2023-01379 - Internet for Council Taster Flats," focused on providing care leavers in taster flats with internet access. Categorised under "Software package and information systems," this contract spans the industry category of goods and encompasses the region of England in the United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage and involves a contract valued at £95,040, running from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 March 2024 and the award date of 30 March 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software and information systems. The direct award method makes it particularly advantageous for businesses familiar with public procurement processes and ready to provide tailored internet solutions in a timely manner. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract especially suitable due to its alignment with their capabilities, even though it was awarded to Virgin Media, a large-scale supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2023-01379 - Internet for Council Taster Flats

Notice Description

Provide Care Leavers with access to internet in taster flats

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-716a705c-29bd-4ca4-85e1-fb681560b565
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538cfac2-1b4b-44f9-bbb2-3e27d4c35629
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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