Award

Comminucations Framework Extension

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2021 at 16:31

TenderUpdate

13 Oct 2021 at 07:46

Award

03 Jun 2021 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Gas Networks Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Communications Framework Extension," which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on desktop communications software development. This process is located in the United Kingdom and is currently in the Award stage. The original contract expired on 9th July 2021, and the procurement provides for a short-term extension until the live tender completion, expected by 1st December 2021. The procurement method applied here is limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications, design consultancy, printing, writing services, and film production. Companies providing desktop communication solutions, multimedia software development, or related services are particularly well-suited to compete. Such firms can leverage this opportunity to secure a contract with Northern Gas Networks, ensuring continuity in communication services while positioning themselves strategically for upcoming contracts following the tender's conclusion.

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Notice Title

Comminucations Framework Extension

Notice Description

Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film.

Lot Information

Design

Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film.

Print

Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film.

Writing

Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film.

Film

Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film.

Procurement Information

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) intend to extend the current framework agreement with the same suppliers for a further period to ensure their is no break in service requirement, as currently there is a full above threshold tender being conducted with the intention of awarding a new framework contract in October 2021, this extension is to cover the period while the tender is being run and the new framework contracts will come into force when this extension ends. NGN cannot risk disruption to communication events and services and requires contract assurance whilst the new tender comes to completion. Extending provides NGN with security and supply of these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b81a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028847-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

72212511 - Desktop communications software development services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

92111310 - Entertainment film production

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Rebecca Rowley
Contact Email
rrowley@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7935077342

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8TU
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

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