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Network Replacement

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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18 Aug 2025 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Network Replacement" project, overseen by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire, has reached the completion stage. The project involves the replacement of telephony infrastructure and falls under the category of services, specifically the repair and maintenance of line telephony equipment. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract, awarded to VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED, was signed on 15 August 2025, with the contract period extending from 16 August 2025 to 15 October 2025. The project location spans across various regions within the United Kingdom, including but not limited to UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in telecommunication infrastructure and repair services. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in providing comprehensive telephony solutions such as VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED are particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Companies with the capacity to handle projects of similar scale and complexity can gain valuable experience and exposure within the public sector, enhancing their market presence and credibility. The direct procurement method indicates that well-established suppliers with pre-existing relationships or certifications with public authorities are likely to succeed in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Network Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of Telephony infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05897e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049388-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50334100 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@leics.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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