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# Framework for the Provision of Telecommunications and Associated Services

Buyer: NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-712d7a25-9743-4745-b16a-18a76450adf0

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Framework for the Provision of Telecommunications and Associated Services," was established by Crescent Purchasing Consortium, located in Manchester, England. It is classified under the communication equipment industry (CPV code 32000000). The procurement used an open method and was conducted through an e-tendering system, concluding the tender period on 24th October 2017. The contract period commenced on 23rd April 2018 and will run until 22nd April 2022. This framework agreement includes six lots, catering to a broad range of public sector contracting authorities across the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector to participate in a framework that supports diverse public entities, including local authorities and NHS bodies. Businesses specialising in communication technologies, telecom services, or related goods and services would be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts within the awarded lots. This framework not only allows suppliers to secure a foothold in the public sector but also encourages collaboration among businesses to leverage the extensive network of potential end users identified by the contracting authority.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority has established a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Telecommunications and Associated Services. The Framework Agreement is established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members, http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members, and is also for use by all other public sector contracting authorities throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but are not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/. The framework is awarded across six lots. Additional information: The Contracting Authority, Crescent Purchasing Consortium, engaged Northern Procurement Group Limited (who are a subsidiary of Dukefield Limited) to act as their agents in undertaking the procurement of this framework on behalf of them and their Membership, and thereafter to contract manage the resulting framework. The Contracting Authority's address is: Crescent Purchasing Consortium Technology House Lissadel Street Manchester M6 6AP. Full details of the Contracting Authority and its Membership can be found on the following website: www.thecpc.ac.uk. The Contracting Authority used an e-tendering system to conduct the procurement exercise. Please note full details of the CPV codes applicable to this procurement are detailed within the associated EU Contract Notice reference number 2017/S 177-362076. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/ The Contracting Authority incorporated a minimum 10 day standstill period in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, at the point the information on award of contract was communicated to tenderers and received no legal challenge in respect of the award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e2c4d1-4049-48af-af40-f2ce7d308620 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 22 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | 4NET TECHNOLOGIES; ADEPT TELECOM; CAVENDISH COMMUNICATIONS; CIRRUS RESPONSE; CORPORATE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS; EXACTIVE; INCOM COMPLETE NETWORK SERVICES; JOSKOS SOLUTIONS; NYCOMM LIMITED T/A PENNINE TELECOM; PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE DESIGN; REDWOOD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED T/ CONTENT GURU; TALK STRAIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2018 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e2c4d1-4049-48af-af40-f2ce7d308620

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e2c4d1-4049-48af-af40-f2ce7d308620
  30th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/
- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members

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