--- title: "GB-London,: Church of England Telecoms Framework Agreement 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c8608e3-3046-476c-97db-367035979425" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c8608e3-3046-476c-97db-367035979425" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8608e3-3046-476c-97db-367035979425.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8608e3-3046-476c-97db-367035979425.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHURCH OF ENGLAND CENTRAL SERVICES TRADING LIMITED" published: "2018-02-19" --- # GB-London,: Church of England Telecoms Framework Agreement 2018 Buyer: CHURCH OF ENGLAND CENTRAL SERVICES TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c8608e3-3046-476c-97db-367035979425 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c8608e3-3046-476c-97db-367035979425) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8608e3-3046-476c-97db-367035979425.json) ## Summary The Church of England Central Services Trading Limited is currently seeking suppliers through an open tender for the "Church of England Telecoms Framework Agreement 2018." This procurement process, focused on telecommunications services, particularly aims to enhance mobile and WiFi connectivity in rural church communities. The tender is in the active stage with a closing date of 16 March 2018, following an amendment that extended the deadline for Lot 4, which concerns Wireless Connectivity. The procurement includes multiple lots, with a total value of £5,000,000 and a minimum contract value of £1,000,000, set to commence on 2 April 2018 and run until 1 April 2022, in London, UK. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the telecommunications sector, as it focuses on developing flexible telecommunications solutions for the Church of England which may include fixed telephony, mobile services, and maintenance support. Companies that engage with local communities and possess experience in delivering connectivity solutions, especially in areas lacking traditional infrastructure, would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on collaboration with parish churches to improve connectivity services aligns well with businesses committed to community engagement and rural development. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 19 February 2018 for the following reason: Change of Closing Date for LOT 4 - Wireless Connectivity - Church of England Telecoms Framework New closing date - 16 March Yesterday (18 February) an Accord was published by the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, to encourage the use of churches to help improve mobile & WiFi connectivity for rural communities, as part of Government's UK Digital Strategy and Industrial Strategy. As a result, the closing date for Lot 4 has been changed from 23 February to 16 March. The Accord was signed by the Church of England, DCMS and Defra See press release https://www.gov.uk/government/news/church-spires-to-boost-digital-connectivity-in-rural-areas The purpose of the Accord is to show a commitment by the parties to support the use of church buildings and other property to improve broadband, mobile and WiFi connectivity for local communities. What Church of England Central Services are looking for are suppliers able to work with parish churches, and engage with communities and with local businesses, to make the internet available in areas which need it, but don't have it. A lot of excellent companies have already expressed an interest. We would like more, and we would like you to respond to the tender.The Church of England Central Services Trading Limited (CHECST), are retendering their current Telecoms requirements and as such are looking for a supplier(s) to execute and deliver a Telecoms Solution that will enable flexible Telecommunication purchasing for the Church of England, managed through the Parish Buying service. The Framework will consist of Four (4) LOTS (See below). LOT 1 Fixed Telephony, Calls and Broadband To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B86XHK59H9 LOT 2 Mobile Telephony including Handsets, Tariffs and Data To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TXS253A7F7 LOT 3 Mitel Maintenance Support To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3938GCD8X5 LOT 4 Wireless Connectivity Provision of connectivity for church buildings where fixed-line connectivity is not available throughout a building or buildings, OR where there is no fixed-line or cable network provision from BT or other supplier, OR where the cost of connection to the wired network may be prohibitively high or problematic. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8X59GX5RR4 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/190fad20-bf6b-4eb7-91ee-63878f2c4d8e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | CHURCH OF ENGLAND CENTRAL SERVICES TRADING LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32250000 - Mobile telephones - 32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones - 32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless) - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment - 32521000 - Telecommunications cable - 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment - 32524000 - Telecommunications system - 45312300 - Antenna installation work - 64200000 - Telecommunications services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2018 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/190fad20-bf6b-4eb7-91ee-63878f2c4d8e - 21 Dec 2017 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/190fad20-bf6b-4eb7-91ee-63878f2c4d8e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/190fad20-bf6b-4eb7-91ee-63878f2c4d8e 19th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London%2C:-Church-of-England-Telecoms-Framework-Agreement-2018/B86XHK59H9 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3938GCD8X5 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8X59GX5RR4 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B86XHK59H9 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TXS253A7F7 - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/church-spires-to-boost-digital-connectivity-in-rural-areas ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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