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title: "CHIC Telecoms Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03615e"
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buyer: "COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED (\"CHIC\") LTD"
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# CHIC Telecoms Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS]

Buyer: COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED ("CHIC") LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03615e

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## Summary

The Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited ("CHIC") Ltd, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has initiated the termination process for the CHIC Telecoms Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) targeting telecommunications services. Although initially planned to continue until 18th August 2027, the DPS agreement will end on 25th February 2026 due to the recent termination notice. This system encompasses services such as traditional and IP telephony, connectivity, and mobile communications across the UK, with a historical estimated contract value of around £40,000,000. CHIC, acting as the authority, manages various DPS solutions while adhering to legal frameworks like the Procurement Act 2023. The termination implies that no new requests to participate will be accepted; however, contracts awarded before closure will persist until their specific expiry dates.

This tender initially presented significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in telecommunications and related services such as connectivity and mobile communications. Despite its termination, the opportunities created before closure would have been well-suited for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger operators capable of providing diversified telecommunications solutions. Businesses engaged in traditional telephony, mobile communications, broadband services, and technical maintenance would have found this tender particularly advantageous, fostering growth through access to local authority projects and social housing contracts within CHIC's expansive member network. The selective procurement method adopted further promoted competitive engagement based solely on predefined criteria, reinforcing the DPS's strategic role in facilitating business expansion for responsive and capable suppliers.

## Notice

CHIC publishes this Notice of an Amendment to be made to the DPS in pursuance of the original Notice 2017/S 159-328774 published in OJEU on the 18th August 2017 and subsequent corrigendum (Notice Reference: 2022 - 210431) extending the DPS until 18th August 2027. All other details relating to this DPS remain unchanged. CHIC invites organisations to participate in a DPS for telecoms supplies and services for a further 60 month term. The DPS will be accessible by members of CHIC. The DPS may be used by all Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom ("Customers"), including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. The DPS is also available to all current and future members of CHIC, a public sector consortium with a list of members available from: https://www.chicltd.co.uk/members The estimated value of contracts to be awarded through the DPS during the 60 month period is approximately PS40,000,000 excluding VAT. Any estimate of value is for information purposes only. Therefore, please note that there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the DPS and Members will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers.

### Lot Information

Category 1: Traditional & IP Telephony

Category 1: Traditional & IP Telephony. Including but not limited to all traditional telephony, IP telephony, and any necessary hardware/equipment. Voice services to be provided across PSTN, ISDN, SIP Trunking and any other applicable options available. Services to be provided may include technical guidance for the Customer and ongoing maintenance of equipment, including legacy elements. Additionally, this category can also cover call management, video/audio conferencing and other services relevant to the nature of this category. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include a mix of the listed options, therefore applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the services stated. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Category 2: Connectivity

Category 2: Connectivity. Including but not limited to all WAN broadband, Ethernet leased lines, LAN and VPN solutions and any necessary hardware/equipment. Services to be provided may also include guidance/support for the Customer in designing their preferred solution and ongoing management/maintenance. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include a mix of the listed options, therefore applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the services stated. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Category 3: Mobile Communications

Category 3: Mobile Communications. Including but not limited to data, voice, voicemail services, SMS, mobile email, data applications, devices (handsets, tablets and other equipment) and device management across a variety of tariffs and plans suitable for the requirements of Customers awarding Contracts. Services to be provided may also include guidance and support for the Customer in designing their preferred solution. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include a mix of the listed options, therefore applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the services stated.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Category 4: Combined Supplies/Services

Category 4: Combined Supplies/Services. Including but not limited to all elements required under Categories 1 to 3 of this DPS. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include a mix of the listed options for Categories 1 to 3, therefore applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the services stated. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017039-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED ("CHIC") LTD |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B18 6DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32413000 - Integrated network
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
- 64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services
- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 15:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017039-2026
- 13 Sep 2023 at 15:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027124-2023
- 22 Aug 2022 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023236-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chicltd.co.uk
- https://app.panacea-software.com/chic/Login.aspx
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:328774-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.chicltd.co.uk/members
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registeredproviders-of-social-housing

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