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title: "CST165 - BT Analogue / Digital Switchover"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-24"
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# CST165 - BT Analogue / Digital Switchover

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c7202b6-f279-4973-abfd-bebadbdb5d9f

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CST165 - BT Analogue / Digital Switchover" project, classified under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000), with the award taking effect from 14th May 2025 and running until 13th May 2026. This procurement, conducted through a direct award method, reflects critical infrastructure advancements located in the United Kingdom, specifically England. The total contract value stands at £286,000 GBP, with the tender phase concluding on 1st March 2025. The award was published on 24th July 2025, indicating Derbyshire County Council as the buyer and British Telecommunication PLC as the appointed supplier. The process highlights its potential suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in telecom infrastructure and support. SMEs and VCSEs can benefit from engaging in related future projects by enhancing their portfolio and credibility through such high-profile collaborations. The scope for business growth lies in offering specialised services that align with the digital transformation needs of local authorities. Firms with expertise in consulting, software development, and support in analogue to digital transitions will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.

## Notice

BT Analogue / Digital Switchover

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6192984c-edce-4a51-a727-a941bf4a38fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6192984c-edce-4a51-a727-a941bf4a38fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6192984c-edce-4a51-a727-a941bf4a38fd
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

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