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20 May 2026 at 11:49

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20 Feb 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed a procurement process titled "Telecare Alarm Receiving Centre," focusing on the services industry under the digital switching equipment category. This process was managed as a further competition under the Northern Housing Consortium Framework, Lot 1 - Product Catalogue. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period closed on 8th October 2025, and the award stage was updated on 20th May 2026. The contract began on 5th February 2026 and is set to end on 4th February 2031, with three potential one-year extensions available. The contract's total estimated value is £1,030,949.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in digital switching and telecare technologies, particularly those adept at working within framework agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria set by the council. The awarded supplier, E.Novation UK Ltd trading as Enovation, is an SME, which underscores the project's openness to smaller enterprises capable of delivering innovative telecare solutions. Businesses with expertise in providing reliable, scalable digital services in the telecare sector, alongside experience in framework agreements, are well-positioned to compete successfully for similar contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Telecare Alarm Receiving Centre

Notice Description

Bids were invited by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") from Suppliers with relevant experience and ability for a Telecare Alarm Receiving Centre. This procurement was undertaken as a Further Competition under the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) Framework agreement; Lot 1 - Product Catalogue. The contract commenced on 05 February 2026 and will expire on 04 February 2031 with an option to extend for a further three periods of twelve months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa1eae1a-e247-4d68-b2b8-b3127cb5d3f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8233e6-c870-44ee-b865-ea44b80cc077
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32546000 - Digital switching equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,030,949 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,020,197 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2034 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
Kirklees Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.Novation UK Ltd trading as Enovation

Further Information

Notice Documents

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