--- title: "Comminucations Framework Extension" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b81a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b81a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b81a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b81a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2021-11-18" --- # Comminucations Framework Extension Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b81a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b81a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b81a.json) ## Summary Northern Gas Networks Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Communications Framework Extension," which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on desktop communications software development. This process is located in the United Kingdom and is currently in the Award stage. The original contract expired on 9th July 2021, and the procurement provides for a short-term extension until the live tender completion, expected by 1st December 2021. The procurement method applied here is limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications, design consultancy, printing, writing services, and film production. Companies providing desktop communication solutions, multimedia software development, or related services are particularly well-suited to compete. Such firms can leverage this opportunity to secure a contract with Northern Gas Networks, ensuring continuity in communication services while positioning themselves strategically for upcoming contracts following the tender's conclusion. ## Notice Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film. ### Lot Information Design Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film. Print Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film. Writing Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film. Film Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry (09/07/2021) to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. A contract was put in place in 2018 for Business Internal and External Communications under 4 LOT's - Design, Print, Writing and Film. ### Procurement Information Northern Gas Networks (NGN) intend to extend the current framework agreement with the same suppliers for a further period to ensure their is no break in service requirement, as currently there is a full above threshold tender being conducted with the intention of awarding a new framework contract in October 2021, this extension is to cover the period while the tender is being run and the new framework contracts will come into force when this extension ends. NGN cannot risk disruption to communication events and services and requires contract assurance whilst the new tender comes to completion. Extending provides NGN with security and supply of these services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028847-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS15 8TU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington | | Westminster constituency | Leeds East | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE4 West Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 72212511 - Desktop communications software development services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 92111310 - Entertainment film production - 92312211 - Writing agency services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2021 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028847-2021 - 13 Oct 2021 at 07:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025545-2021 - 3 Jun 2021 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012456-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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