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Broadband Lease Line for Operational Services Centre

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 May 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

Torridge District Council, based in Bideford, United Kingdom, recently concluded a procurement process titled "Broadband Lease Line for Operational Services Centre." This tender, which falls under the services category for the telecommunications industry, has been awarded to GLOBAL 4 COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition method, reflecting a below-threshold value. The contract, signed on 8th May 2025, is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2028, with the possibility of extension upon review in August 2028. This procurement process, associated with the CPV codes 32000000 and 72000000, points out services related to communication and IT relocation in the UKK region.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services and IT. Companies with strong capabilities in delivering dependable broadband and related technological support will find such procurements ideal for expanding their portfolios and establishing long-term relationships with public sector entities. SMEs like GLOBAL 4 COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, which are adept at working within a limited competition framework, are particularly well-positioned to excel in these types of engagements, while additionally benefiting from the stability and continuity provided by multiyear contracts.

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Notice Title

Broadband Lease Line for Operational Services Centre

Notice Description

Broadband Lease Line for new Operational Services Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022228-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@torridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL 4 COMMUNICATIONS

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