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title: "Telephony Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2018-05-17"
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# Telephony Contract

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f603c12-409c-4fca-bfbf-82c3629dafba

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service has recently awarded a contract titled "Telephony Contract," valued at £103,000, for the supply and maintenance of telephony solutions. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Telephone and data transmission services" (CPV code 64210000). The contract commenced on 5 April 2018 and is set to conclude on 4 April 2021. The procurement process utilised a direct method, which included a single tender action below the financial threshold, with the tender period ending on 23 February 2018. The contract award was published on 17 May 2018, signalling its completion and active status.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telephony or data transmission services, particularly those with capabilities in maintenance and support. Businesses looking to engage in public sector procurement should consider leveraging platforms like the Blue Light Portal for access to similar opportunities. Registration on this portal is free and allows companies to not only participate in contracts with County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service but also with various emergency services nationwide. Therefore, SMEs with relevant experience and expertise are encouraged to explore these avenues for expanding their business operations.

## Notice

The supply and maintenance of telephony solution for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Additional information: All correspondence concerning the tender for the telephony solution is available for downloading through the blue light portal. You will need to register on the Blue Light Portal for emergency services e-tendering system and you can do this by using the link then click on 'Register Company'. Registration is free of charge and gives you access not only to opportunities advertised by ourselves but also many other emergency services throughout the country. Should you require any assistance in your registration you should seek this through the 'Contact Us' are of the sire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4576a0fd-6721-4c34-948d-2a4cf808d4a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2018 - 4 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1TW |
| 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 | Belmont |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

## Release History

- 17 May 2018 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4576a0fd-6721-4c34-948d-2a4cf808d4a1
- 23 Jan 2018 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f99b1b-b1fe-41c0-9ae5-73c9d7b50481

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4576a0fd-6721-4c34-948d-2a4cf808d4a1
  17th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f99b1b-b1fe-41c0-9ae5-73c9d7b50481
  23rd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/
  Blue Light Portal

## Provenance

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