--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Third Party Traffic Calls and Line Rental for Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c90ecf5a-d426-40c2-8d2d-4c558a15e505" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c90ecf5a-d426-40c2-8d2d-4c558a15e505" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c90ecf5a-d426-40c2-8d2d-4c558a15e505.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c90ecf5a-d426-40c2-8d2d-4c558a15e505.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-24" --- # Framework for the Provision of Third Party Traffic Calls and Line Rental for Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c90ecf5a-d426-40c2-8d2d-4c558a15e505 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c90ecf5a-d426-40c2-8d2d-4c558a15e505) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c90ecf5a-d426-40c2-8d2d-4c558a15e505.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Durham County Council for the title "Framework for the Provision of Third Party Traffic Calls and Line Rental for Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East". This initiative falls under the Networks category in the telecommunications services industry and is located in England. Currently, the tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd February 2022. The estimated contract value is £30,000, with a minimum value of £15,000, and the contract period is from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method employed is open procedure, inviting a wide range of service providers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing essential telecommunications services to educational institutions across the region. Companies specialising in call traffic management and line rental services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. By participating, businesses can potentially establish long-term contracts with schools and academies, capitalising on the growing demand for modernised communication solutions as analogue and ISDN lines are phased out by the end of 2025. ## Notice This Framework Agreement is appoint a sole Contractor to provide Third Party Call Traffic and Line Rental Services to Schools/Academies and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East and on an as and when required basis, up until such time that Analogue and ISDN Lines will become obsolete and phased out by the end of 2025. Additional information: Bidding organisations must be registered on the NEPO (North East Procurement Organisation) Portal - website at www.nepoportal.org. Click on the 'Register' button on the main page, and complete the Registration pages. When registering ensure that you select categories relating to products or services you are interested in supplying. Submit your registration and this will be checked by NEPO and your username and password will then be emailed to you. Click on the "Supplier Area" Login on the left-hand side of the screen and enter your username and password and look for latest opportunities. The ProContract Reference Number is DN593611. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfbf85b-a370-4c55-b0ab-d45df67cb5a5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 64200000 - Telecommunications services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2022 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfbf85b-a370-4c55-b0ab-d45df67cb5a5 - 24 Jan 2022 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd5aa8c-d021-4c76-acad-037c95fec5f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfbf85b-a370-4c55-b0ab-d45df67cb5a5 24th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd5aa8c-d021-4c76-acad-037c95fec5f2 24th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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