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24 Jul 2026 at 06:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under review involved Braintree District Council as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Licences," relates to the industry category of services, specifically focusing on information technology services. The procurement process concluded with the award of the contract to Gamma Telecom Ltd on 21st July 2026, with the contract spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, and including a potential one-year extension. The process utilised a limited procurement method, categorised as below-threshold, ensuring limited competition. The procurement covered various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, thereby presenting a broad geographic scope for the contract's impact.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services to enhance their growth and gain a foothold in governmental contracts. Large enterprises, similar to Gamma Telecom Ltd., with capabilities in delivering comprehensive IT services across multiple UK regions will find such contracts advantageous, especially due to the recurrent potential of the contract through its renewal clause. Engaging in such procurement processes can bolster a company's portfolio by aligning with public sector standards and diversifying their client base into governmental sectors. This tender's completion also underscores the importance of maintaining competitive service offerings in a below-threshold limited competition environment.

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Notice Title

Licences

Notice Description

Gamma licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069979-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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