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002971 - Supply and Maintenance of Young People's Telephone System

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently concluded a procurement process titled "002971 - Supply and Maintenance of Young People's Telephone System," within the goods category. This public authority operates under the sub-central government classification and is located at Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, UKC14, with the postal code DH1 5WB. The procurement, initiated through a direct method below the threshold without competition, reached the award stage with a contract signed on 31 March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £34,685.10 (£41,622.12 including taxes), spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with Unify Business Solutions Limited, based in Chesterfield, S43 4FD, as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and maintenance of telecommunication systems, particularly those specialising in secure telephone network equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Unify Business Solutions Limited, which has been awarded this contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts that focus on specialised goods. Businesses with expertise in tailor-made telecommunication solutions for young people will find similar opportunities advantageous to create or expand their business profile within the public sector. The requirement to maintain the system and update contact lists by staff provides further avenues for service-oriented offerings in ongoing maintenance and technical support.

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Notice Title

002971 - Supply and Maintenance of Young People's Telephone System

Notice Description

This contract is to supply and maintain a telephone system that can be used securely by young people at the centre for approved contact. The system must be able to have an approved list of contacts which can be updated by ASC staff and be able to have set minutes allocated to each young person.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052523-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,685 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
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
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIFY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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