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Telephone Replacement

OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the replacement of the current telephone system has been completed by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, located in Dartford, United Kingdom. The procurement was for dedicated-business telephone network services, classified under CPV code 64214000. It was conducted through a selective tender method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period culminating on 1st January 2026. The award was made on 19th March 2026, with Virgin Media Business Limited as the supplier for the contract valued at £1,185,842.21. The contract period extends from 13th March 2026 to 12th March 2031.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications infrastructure and services, particularly those adept at deploying large-scale systems in healthcare settings. While the contract is not tailored towards SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale businesses with established frameworks can leverage their capacity to meet the specific needs of health service providers. Engaging in such procurements allows providers to gain visibility and credibility within the public sector, promoting business growth in a vital industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephone Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of current telephone system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7e3d18e-9f22-4d2e-8260-91e03a87cae1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326761f1-fdb0-4b95-b1b7-04f3a8024f4c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,185,842 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,185,842 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 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
OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 7WG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Maypole & Leyton Cross
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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