Planning

Telephony

KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, a public authority within central government in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Telephony." This process involves the procurement of telephone network maintenance services, classified under the services industry category. The procurement is planned to take place in Aylesford, under the UKJ46 region. Key dates to note include the publication of the pipeline notice on 23rd May 2025 and the anticipated start date for the contract on 8th June 2026, with an end date planned for 6th June 2031. The process operates above the threshold and involves a framework agreement for efficient procurement.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telephony and network maintenance services. With a contract value of £1,949,043.50, it is well-suited for SMEs and could be a lucrative opportunity for companies looking to expand their service offerings or client base within the government sector. Engaging in such a tender process can facilitate business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with the NHS and social care sectors, ensuring a stable revenue stream over the contract duration. The contract's structure, which includes the potential for a framework agreement, also provides flexibility and scope for continued and expanded service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony

Notice Description

Telephony services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026061-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,949,043 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kmpt.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESFORD
Postcode
ME20 6WT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Larkfield
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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