---
title: "Pre-Digital Phone Line (\"PDPL\") solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e654"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Pre-Digital Phone Line ("PDPL") solution

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e654

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involves the acquisition of a Pre-Digital Phone Line ("PDPL") solution, aimed at providing a temporary bridge between analogue and digital voice services. This procurement, categorized under services and focusing on telephone and data transmission, was executed through a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract, awarded to BT Business Direct Limited, commenced on 27th August 2025 and is set to end on 31st August 2026, subject to the exhaustion of the contract value. Located in Manchester, this project supports the Greater Manchester Police, under the completion stage, with the contract procurement being completed and signed on 27th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering innovative telecommunications solutions, specifically those focusing on maintaining continuity in voice services with an interim digital transition strategy. Larger enterprises familiar with public sector requirements and possessing the capability to provide direct service solutions would find this tender particularly beneficial. As connectivity remains critical for public safety infrastructures, companies with a strong portfolio in essential service delivery and a proven record of handling public authority contracts are well-suited to leverage this procurement for potential business growth and establishing long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

A Pre-Digital Phone Line ("PDPL") solution which enables a temporary service solution to bridge the gap between analogue and digital to keep voice services working. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076042-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,422 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BT BUSINESS DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076042-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076042-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bt.com
- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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