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title: "Framework for the Annual Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of Existing Legacy Fixed Telephone Systems in Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) Across the North East"
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# Framework for the Annual Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of Existing Legacy Fixed Telephone Systems in Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) Across the North East

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-397e6616-6953-4724-8248-5b0548d917e8

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking a service provider for the "Framework for the Annual Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of Existing Legacy Fixed Telephone Systems in Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) Across the North East." This procurement falls under the telecommunications sector and is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12 March 2021. The service is intended to maintain approximately 152 fixed telephone systems in the North East until the transition to Internet Protocol (IP) solutions is complete, following the planned disconnection of copper lines by BT in 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications maintenance, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Companies with a proven track record in servicing legacy telephone systems, as well as those equipped to manage the transition to newer technologies, will find this contract especially pertinent. Engaging with this contract enables businesses to enhance their market presence and operational capabilities within the education sector across the North East of England.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a single Provider capable of Annually Maintaining, Servicing and Repairing approximately 152 Legacy Fixed Telephone Systems within Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East and who have a Service Level Agreement with Corporate Procurement. This Service will be required until such time BT switched off the old copper lines in 2025 and current end-users of this Legacy Equipment have had the opportunity to migrate Systems over to an Internet Protocol (IP) Solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f68e885-00b6-4067-a0e9-3618f143a9a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f68e885-00b6-4067-a0e9-3618f143a9a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f68e885-00b6-4067-a0e9-3618f143a9a7
  19th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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