Award

BT Legacy lines 25-26

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to British Telecommunications PLC titled "BT Legacy lines 25-26" in the information technology services category. The contract entails the provision of support for legacy BT lines and will commence on Tuesday 1st April 2025, running for 12 months until Tuesday 31st March 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the final contract value being £12,700. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, suitable for contracts below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 28th February 2025. This project is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in information technology services to expand their portfolio by working with a high-profile public institution like the NAO. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement method favours competitive quotations that are accessible to smaller scale operations. Businesses experienced in handling legacy telecommunication lines and offering robust technical support will find this contract well-suited for showcasing their capabilities and reinforcing their credibility in the market.

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Notice Title

BT Legacy lines 25-26

Notice Description

The National Audit Office awarded a contract to British Telecommunications PLC and the supplier will be providing NAO with support with the legacy BT lines. The contract will commence on Tuesday 1st April 2025 running for 12 months until Tuesday 31st March 2026. The estimated contract value will be PS12,700

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8be16c63-8e96-4d6d-acc3-c922a7c84e34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac595228-b1a6-46bc-9bea-bc965f3d74ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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