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title: "PURCHASE OF A TELEPHONE WELFARE AND PENDANT ALARM SERVICE"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-30"
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# PURCHASE OF A TELEPHONE WELFARE AND PENDANT ALARM SERVICE

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6f45021-364b-4f71-a7b4-2c3c42293e9c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Gloucestershire County Council, which has contracted for the "PURCHASE OF A TELEPHONE WELFARE AND PENDANT ALARM SERVICE." This initiative falls under the telecommunications industry category and is specifically intended for the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, with a total contract value of £120,000. The contract period commenced on 22 April 2020 and concluded on 10 July 2020, having been awarded on 21 April 2020, after the tender period ended on 20 April 2020.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their service offerings, particularly those specialising in telecommunications infrastructure maintenance and emergency telephone services. Businesses that can provide robust emergency response solutions and technology support may find significant growth potential in similar future contracts, especially considering the ongoing emphasis on health and safety solutions during critical times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Notice

Provision of pendant and emergency telephone service during the COVID pandemic

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d72e479-a09c-42b2-86d8-b8049f9c09c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2020 - 10 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32552120 - Emergency telephones
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2020 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d72e479-a09c-42b2-86d8-b8049f9c09c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d72e479-a09c-42b2-86d8-b8049f9c09c0
  30th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

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