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title: "The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services"
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# The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cc0fc12-3c96-4303-82e9-9f2f6bbed873

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services" was completed by Places for People, a buyer based in Preston, UK. This procurement falls under the telecommunications services category and involves an open procedure with a contract value of £800,000. The tender period ended on 29th October 2022, and the contract is scheduled to start on 14th November 2022, lasting until 13th November 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecom industry to provide telephony services and related management services to Places for People. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. The contract aims to support the transition away from analogue services ahead of the 2025 copper switch off, making it an essential project for interested businesses looking to grow their presence and capabilities in the telecommunications sector.

## Notice

Places for People are seeking to appoint a sole supplier of the provision of telephony services and related management services. Places for People are looking to transition away from analogue services ahead of the copper switch off in 2025. The transition is a key objective for Places for People, and will be looking to start this work as soon as the provider has been appointed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2af13f-356b-4c15-ab5a-e21113388e54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | PLACES FOR PEOPLE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCEAN TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2022 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2af13f-356b-4c15-ab5a-e21113388e54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2af13f-356b-4c15-ab5a-e21113388e54
  31st October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=731906936
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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