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Public Switched Telephone Audit

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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17 Jan 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for a Public Switched Telephone Audit to Virgin Media Business Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of auditing services (CPV code 79212000). The contract, valued at £97,582, is to be executed in London, United Kingdom, with the period of performance commencing on 8th January 2025 and concluding on 25th July 2025. The procurement method applied was a direct single tender action, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender process was completed, and the award was finalised as of 23rd December 2024.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses providing auditing services, particularly those specialising in telecommunications infrastructure. Given the direct procurement method used, SMEs stand a strong chance of winning such tenders, allowing for enhanced market penetration and increased business scalability within the public sector. Companies that are adept in auditing services and compliance will find this project particularly suited to their expertise, positioning themselves favourably for future contracts with major public institutions like the City of London Corporation.

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Notice Title

Public Switched Telephone Audit

Notice Description

Public Switched Telephone Audit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d128c4cd-fbba-4569-b76d-65bda05f875c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1f0fc1-46c1-4dd9-89a2-be53b99d4873
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,582 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,582 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Arta Nuhija
Contact Email
arta.nuhija@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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