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IT Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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07 Aug 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is the buying organisation involved in this procurement process, which pertains to IT Services, specifically focusing on line rental for a duration of five years. The procurement, classified under the services industry category, spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This process is currently at the award stage, with the award being active. National Grid Telecoms Ltd has been selected as the supplier. The procurement was conducted below the threshold, and the contract started on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2030.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in communication and IT services, particularly in areas like land-line rentals. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to National Grid Telecoms Ltd, would find this tender particularly appealing due to its service-oriented nature and the breadth of regions it covers within the UK. Enterprises capable of providing robust IT services over an extended period and adept at managing multi-regional projects could potentially benefit greatly from similar contracting opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

IT Services

Notice Description

Line Rental for 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05837a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046960-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64214400 - Communication land-line rental

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,979 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL GRID TELECOMS

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