--- title: "7_18 Telecoms and associated services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-906aac59-d2ff-4590-8e36-043d5beec1fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-906aac59-d2ff-4590-8e36-043d5beec1fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-906aac59-d2ff-4590-8e36-043d5beec1fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-906aac59-d2ff-4590-8e36-043d5beec1fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2018-02-28" --- # 7_18 Telecoms and associated services Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-906aac59-d2ff-4590-8e36-043d5beec1fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-906aac59-d2ff-4590-8e36-043d5beec1fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-906aac59-d2ff-4590-8e36-043d5beec1fb.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by ESPO (East Midlands Procurement Organisation) for the contract titled "7_18 Telecoms and associated services." This initiative falls under the telecommunications industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a budget set at £30,000,000 spanning from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020. Potential bidders should note that the planned publication date for further tender details is set for 30th April 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and related services, including telephony, SIP trunking, and broadband provision. It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in public sector contracting. Companies that provide communication equipment and services to public bodies including local authorities and educational establishments across the UK may find this framework agreement beneficial for expanding their operations. ## Notice Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. A national framework agreement with a number of suppliers to provide telephony, call charging, SIP trunking and broadband. Lot structure is yet to be defined. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the framework agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: - Local Authorities, - Educational Establishments (including Academies), - Central Government Departments and Agencies, - Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services, - NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services, - Registered Charities, - Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281 %29/FAQs/Legal. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register, (c) Search for tender opportunity "7_18", (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register, (c) Search for tender opportunity "7_18", (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e1c7d2-9288-4060-b604-2d6b60164ab8 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Apr 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 28 Feb 2018 at 11:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e1c7d2-9288-4060-b604-2d6b60164ab8 - 28 Feb 2018 at 11:06 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e1c7d2-9288-4060-b604-2d6b60164ab8 - 28 Feb 2018 at 11:06 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e1c7d2-9288-4060-b604-2d6b60164ab8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e1c7d2-9288-4060-b604-2d6b60164ab8 28th February 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http:// EastMidsTenders - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9cfdc1a6-761c-e811-80ea-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 EastMidsTenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281 - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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