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Telephone Replacement

OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under review was carried out by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, a body governed by public law in the health sector, located in Dartford, United Kingdom. The procurement project, titled "Telephone Replacement," falls under the industry category of dedicated-business telephone network services and was undertaken through a limited procurement method. The contract, valued at £1,185,842.21, was awarded on 19th March 2026 to Virgin Media Business Limited. This tender process, managed without a prior call for competition due to its classification as falling outside the scope of application of the directive, signifies the completion stage of procurement with its status marked as complete.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telephone network services, particularly those capable of executing large-scale projects efficiently. Companies like Virgin Media Business Limited, who have a strong foothold in the telecommunications sector and possess the necessary infrastructure, are well-suited to such procurement endeavours. Engaging in similar governmental contracts can further propel businesses by enhancing their portfolio, establishing long-term relationships within the public sector, and potentially leading to additional contracts across other regions or sectors.

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Notice Title

Telephone Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of current telephone system

Procurement Information

Awarded via the Crown Commercial Services G- Cloud, Network Services Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06774f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028879-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,185,842 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 7WG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Maypole & Leyton Cross
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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