Planning

WCBC Corporate Telephony Solution

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Wrexham County Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Corporate Telephony Solution. This tender, identified as "WCBC Corporate Telephony Solution," falls under the telecommunications services industry category. The main procurement method used will be an open procedure, aiming to renew a contract for a comprehensive telephony facility to enhance communication for public, staff, and external organisations. The tender is located in the Wrexham area, and interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is set for 23rd March 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 16th March 2026. The contract is valued at £600,000 inclusive of VAT, rising to a gross amount of £720,000. The award period is expected to occur by 20th April 2026, and the contract period is slated to commence on 1st November 2026, running till 31st October 2031, with potential renewal for up to two additional years.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those geared towards providing comprehensive corporate telephony solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria for SMEs have been recognised, levelling the playing field for smaller enterprises to compete. Businesses skilled in open procurement procedures and those capable of offering innovative solutions to enhance telephony communication will find this tender particularly appealing. Engaging in this process can facilitate a successful partnership with a reputable local government entity, fostering business growth through long-term contracting opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCBC Corporate Telephony Solution

Notice Description

Renew contract for corporate telephony solution. WCBC require a telephony facility to communicate and interact with the public, staff and external organisation's.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To be determined, up to 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06123d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008137-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 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
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

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