Tender

Framework for the Provision of Third Party Traffic Calls and Line Rental for Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2022 at 14:37

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24 Jan 2022 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Durham County Council for the title "Framework for the Provision of Third Party Traffic Calls and Line Rental for Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East". This initiative falls under the Networks category in the telecommunications services industry and is located in England. Currently, the tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd February 2022. The estimated contract value is £30,000, with a minimum value of £15,000, and the contract period is from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method employed is open procedure, inviting a wide range of service providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing essential telecommunications services to educational institutions across the region. Companies specialising in call traffic management and line rental services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. By participating, businesses can potentially establish long-term contracts with schools and academies, capitalising on the growing demand for modernised communication solutions as analogue and ISDN lines are phased out by the end of 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Third Party Traffic Calls and Line Rental for Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is appoint a sole Contractor to provide Third Party Call Traffic and Line Rental Services to Schools/Academies and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East and on an as and when required basis, up until such time that Analogue and ISDN Lines will become obsolete and phased out by the end of 2025. Additional information: Bidding organisations must be registered on the NEPO (North East Procurement Organisation) Portal - website at www.nepoportal.org. Click on the 'Register' button on the main page, and complete the Registration pages. When registering ensure that you select categories relating to products or services you are interested in supplying. Submit your registration and this will be checked by NEPO and your username and password will then be emailed to you. Click on the "Supplier Area" Login on the left-hand side of the screen and enter your username and password and look for latest opportunities. The ProContract Reference Number is DN593611.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c90ecf5a-d426-40c2-8d2d-4c558a15e505
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfbf85b-a370-4c55-b0ab-d45df67cb5a5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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