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title: "Broadband Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
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# Broadband Support

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f1ecc33-caf8-4a8b-8d35-c1b37ab767ae

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## Summary

Northumbria Police recently completed a public procurement process titled "Broadband Support," falling under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000). The procurement was managed through a selective process involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to British Telecommunications PLC, is set to cover the North East region of England. The tender process concluded with an award notice published on 28th March 2025, following an initial contract period starting on 22nd February 2025 and ending on 21st February 2028. The total value of the contract is £96,094.20.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and infrastructure management. Companies adept in modernising legacy telecommunication services to meet new standards would be well-suited for such tenders. Furthermore, businesses capable of handling substantial contracts, as evidenced by British Telecommunications PLC's involvement, are also ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. Engaging in such public contracts can lead to steady business growth and facilitate long-term partnerships with public sector organisations like the Northumbria Police.

## Notice

Northumbria Police have a number of services currently operating over a variety of legacy circuits due to be ceased by December 2025 as part of BT's All-IP Programme to remove legacy telephony services and replacement of copper-based infrastructure. Ongoing support is required to support this transition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91c60431-2d16-4c61-9fcc-96b803968bf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,094 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,094 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91c60431-2d16-4c61-9fcc-96b803968bf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91c60431-2d16-4c61-9fcc-96b803968bf8
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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