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title: "Pre-Digital Phone Lines Solution"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
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# Pre-Digital Phone Lines Solution

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2031c704-e340-44da-ba3d-46fdf7fd0aed

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council recently completed a procurement process for their "Pre-Digital Phone Lines Solution," focusing on telecommunications networks. The buying organisation, located in Bournemouth, sought a provider to maintain its legacy phone networks until their transition is complete by January 2027. The procurement fell under the CPV code 32412100 for telecommunications networks, with a total contract value of £300,000. This process followed an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 28 July 2025 and the contract period spanning from 28 August 2025 to 27 August 2026. The award was made to British Telecommunication PLC, a large-scale supplier, and was published on 18 September 2025.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in telecommunications network services. Firms with expertise in legacy system management and a readiness to facilitate technological transitions could benefit from engaging in similar future procurements, especially those focused on public sector clients like local councils. Although this specific opportunity is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, such organisations with substantial experience in analogous projects may find potential growth by positioning themselves for future tenders in this industry category in the South West of England.

## Notice

The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is being turned off by the revised closure date of January 2027. The Council requires a provider to support its legacy networks during the transition to new technology. Additional information: Direct Award: Lot 4a: Analogue Telephony Framework Network Services 3 (RM6116)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1411d07e-12e3-4b6a-b800-804f5a9447b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1411d07e-12e3-4b6a-b800-804f5a9447b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1411d07e-12e3-4b6a-b800-804f5a9447b5
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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