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The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services

PLACES FOR PEOPLE

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31 Oct 2022 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services" was completed by Places for People, a buyer based in Preston, UK. This procurement falls under the telecommunications services category and involves an open procedure with a contract value of £800,000. The tender period ended on 29th October 2022, and the contract is scheduled to start on 14th November 2022, lasting until 13th November 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecom industry to provide telephony services and related management services to Places for People. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. The contract aims to support the transition away from analogue services ahead of the 2025 copper switch off, making it an essential project for interested businesses looking to grow their presence and capabilities in the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services

Notice Description

Places for People are seeking to appoint a sole supplier of the provision of telephony services and related management services. Places for People are looking to transition away from analogue services ahead of the copper switch off in 2025. The transition is a key objective for Places for People, and will be looking to start this work as soon as the provider has been appointed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2af13f-356b-4c15-ab5a-e21113388e54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLACES FOR PEOPLE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441772897200

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 2YB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Ashton
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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