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Telephony & Connectivity

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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28 May 2025 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust pertains to a contract titled "Telephony & Connectivity," classified under the industry category of Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (CPV code 32000000). The Trust, located in Sunderland, England, completed the procurement process and awarded the contract to Durham County Council on 1st October 2022. This contract, valued at £429,545.20, covers services to be delivered across various locations, including the postal code area DL16 7LN. The procurement was conducted through a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold and officially concluded with the award stage as of 28th May 2025. The contract period extends from 2nd October 2022 to 3rd October 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms operating in telecommunication services. The contract's scope, involving the roll-out of VoIP services and Internet connectivity across multiple schools within the Trust, could appeal to businesses with expertise in large-scale IT infrastructure deployment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as ventures from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, are deemed suitable to compete due to the focus on best value and technical competency. The phased approach and potential future-proofing considerations within the contract also present avenues for continued collaboration and service delivery optimisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony & Connectivity

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to enter an overall five-year contract, three-year initial period, with options to extend for 2 x 12-month periods (subject to satisfactory performance), with a single supplier who will demonstrate technical competency and best value for money in relation to the Trust requirements. This tender is for a third-party provider to supply intra-site connectivity between all existing Trust schools. In addition, the provider will supply access to the Internet as well as VoIP services. As other schools join the Trust, it is anticipated that connectivity will be deployed to these sites, in accordance with the schools budgets, and any existing contractual commitments, for intra-site connectivity to the Trust's schools. The trust is looking to use a phased, 'roll out' approach in the implementation of this contract, for the current schools, with an initial timetable set out below, however this is not confirmed and may be subject to change. The final phasing will be agreed as part of mobilisation and ongoing contract management. The Trust reserve the right to delay any school's involvement in the phased roll out as budget constraints to the schools may create unforeseen delays that the trust are unable to account for at stage of tender. During the contract period the Trust aim to ensure that the service is future proofed. The pricing schedule will allow suppliers to submitted optional costs where the Trust will have visibility of additional services. The Trust reservice the right to review the submitted costs with the awarded supplier and reserve the right to test the market prior to any additional commitments being made within this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86ffd9ce-cab7-48b4-8f4a-3a2d8ab3603c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa1fd38-b45a-4b89-b65f-e795e7534e52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£429,545 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£429,545 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2022 - 3 Oct 2025 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
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Charlotte Rudd
Contact Email
charlotte.rudd@ecservices.org.uk
Contact Phone
07593447384

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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