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VMREF0025 - BCCET Connectivity and Telephony Tender

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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05 Dec 2025 at 17:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET) in Sunderland, England, has completed the BCCET Connectivity and Telephony Tender to procure broadband, telephony, and web filtering services for the Trust and its schools. This procurement, tagged under 'award', finalised on 5th December 2025, was conducted via a selective method using a dynamic purchasing system. The tender, segmented into two lots – Broadband & Telephony, and Web Filtering – had a balance of 50% quality and 50% price evaluation criteria. The contract, valued at £1,148,943, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2031, and was awarded to Durham County Council. The industry categories covered include telecommunication and related equipment as well as IT services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services to engage with educational institutions. Given the focus on broadband, telephony, and web filtering services, companies with expertise in these areas can drive business growth by securing a long-term relationship with the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. Opportunities are particularly favourable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) due to the suitability criteria in place. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility, expand client portfolios, and contribute to sustainable business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMREF0025 - BCCET Connectivity and Telephony Tender

Notice Description

This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET) to procure Broadband, Telephony & Web Filtering for the Trust, including all schools and the head office via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS, as a route to market and contracting vehicle. (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012000-2022 The competition will be split into two lots: Lot 1 - Broadband & Telephony. Lot 2 - Web Filtering. Providers may submit bids for either or both lots. The quality and pricing will be evaluated as follows: Lot 1 - 50% quality, 50% price Lot 2 - 50% quality, 50% price

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82344e36-881d-48bd-852b-b6155301de7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/887e4801-4730-484d-ab9e-df068299f833
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,148,943 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,148,943 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 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
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3NY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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