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Installation of Broadband for Telecare Systems at Independent Living Schemes

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Installation of Broadband for Telecare Systems at Independent Living Schemes" was handled by Folkestone and Hythe District Council, located in Folkestone, England. This service contract, classified under the industry category of Telephone and Data Transmission Services, took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process commenced with a tender period that concluded on 9th August 2024, and the contract was awarded on 3rd September 2024, with a contract period from 24th October 2024 to 23rd October 2027. The awarded supplier was British Telecommunications plc, with the procurement being completed as per the "Other" procurement method.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for large businesses specialised in telecommunications, as seen by the selection of British Telecommunications plc as the supplier. Businesses in the data transmission services industry, especially those with expertise in installing broadband connections and digital lifeline systems, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Such projects cater to enhancing living standards at Independent Living Schemes, providing potential for expansion and expertise development in digital communications solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of Broadband for Telecare Systems at Independent Living Schemes

Notice Description

Installation of new broadband connections at each Independent Living Scheme to support the new digital lifeline system being installed to the schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8806e7-e434-4656-80e4-3ac7cedb31c9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,804 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,804 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2027 2-3 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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