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title: "Installation of Broadband for Telecare Systems at Independent Living Schemes"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Installation of Broadband for Telecare Systems at Independent Living Schemes

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e684787-4088-42a3-83c2-83870de7bc98

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Installation of Broadband for Telecare Systems at Independent Living Schemes" was handled by Folkestone and Hythe District Council, located in Folkestone, England. This service contract, classified under the industry category of Telephone and Data Transmission Services, took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process commenced with a tender period that concluded on 9th August 2024, and the contract was awarded on 3rd September 2024, with a contract period from 24th October 2024 to 23rd October 2027. The awarded supplier was British Telecommunications plc, with the procurement being completed as per the "Other" procurement method.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for large businesses specialised in telecommunications, as seen by the selection of British Telecommunications plc as the supplier. Businesses in the data transmission services industry, especially those with expertise in installing broadband connections and digital lifeline systems, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Such projects cater to enhancing living standards at Independent Living Schemes, providing potential for expansion and expertise development in digital communications solutions.

## Notice

Installation of new broadband connections at each Independent Living Scheme to support the new digital lifeline system being installed to the schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8806e7-e434-4656-80e4-3ac7cedb31c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,804 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,804 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8806e7-e434-4656-80e4-3ac7cedb31c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8806e7-e434-4656-80e4-3ac7cedb31c9
  21st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

## Provenance

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