Tender

Spennymoor Town Council: Provision of IT and Telephony Services

SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 09:43

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25 Sep 2025 at 08:52

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03 Sep 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Spennymoor Town Council is currently in the active tender stage for the provision of IT and telephony services. The procurement process, initiated on 25th September 2025, seeks a partner to supply services and associated support to Spennymoor Town Hall and other council facilities. This service falls under the telecommunications and IT services industry category, with a focus on telephone network equipment and support services. The procurement method is open competition, aiming to engage businesses below the threshold. Interested parties must submit inquiries by 24th September 2025 and final tenders by 30th September 2025, ensuring compliance with electronic submission policies. The contract commences on 1st December 2025, running until 30th November 2028, with potential renewals extending it by two years.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and telephony services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK region. With a gross contract value of £170,000, businesses can broaden their portfolio by providing quality helpdesk services, modernising operations through migration to cloud-based storage, and furnishing additional IT solutions like laptops and software upgrades. Companies with expertise in computer network services and consultancy, and those capable of offering high-value case studies, stand a competitive chance. The award criteria focus substantially on quality, accounting for 60%, making it essential for businesses to assure superior service delivery while managing costs efficiently at 40%.

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Notice Title

Spennymoor Town Council: Provision of IT and Telephony Services

Notice Description

The Town Council is seeking to appoint a partner to provide IT and telephony services and associated support to our main offices at Spennymoor Town Hall and any other relevant council facilities

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential for additional expenditure on IT hardware and software e.g. new laptops, additional users on MS365, additional software, etc

Renewal: 3yr contract + potential 2yr extension on satisfactory delivery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059345
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059553-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

72222300 - Information technology services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,375 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£141,375 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Cooper
Contact Email
info@spennymoor-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01388815276

Buyer Location

Locality
SPENNYMOOR
Postcode
DL16 6DG
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Spennymoor
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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