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title: "Communications Solution and Telephony"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a6d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Communications Solution and Telephony

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a6d

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## Summary

Kent County Council, operating under Procurement Services, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement initiative titled "Communications Solution and Telephony". This project is aimed at establishing a local and national framework for communication solutions, including associated services, equipment, support, and maintenance within the Public Sector. With a gross value of £50 million, this service-oriented procurement falls under the telecommunications and communication equipment industry, focusing on locations within the United Kingdom, primarily West Malling, Kent. The procurement method involves a framework agreement with potential renewals, and key milestones include an online questionnaire due by 6th March 2026. The framework's contract period is slated to begin on 1st September 2026, extending until potential completion by 31st August 2030.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth in the telecommunications industry, particularly for businesses specialising in communications infrastructure, telecommunications equipment, and associated services. Companies that offer innovative solutions in communications networks and telephony are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market engagement process. Participation can aid in shaping procurement specifications and mechanisms that may improve delivery outcomes across the Public Sector. With the framework aiming to cover both direct purchasing and leasing options, businesses equipped to provide comprehensive and customisable communication services will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this market.

## Notice

The framework agreement covers the provision and installation of a full range of communication solutions, associated services, equipment, support and maintenance. The equipment under this framework agreement may be provided as a direct purchase or via a lease agreement. Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Communications Solution and Telephony Framework. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier and customer experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Communications Solutions and Telephony frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for Communications Solutions and Telephony services across all areas within the Public Sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim is to design a framework for the provision of all Communications Solutions and Telephony required within the Public Sector. PLEASE NOTE THIS PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION AT THIS STAGE. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016794753

### Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to:
Understand market capability and capacity
Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism
Explore innovate solutions
Identify potential risks and delivery models.
Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities:
Online Questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016426-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32521000 - Telecommunications cable
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32572000 - Communications cable
- 32572100 - Communications cable with multiple electrical conductors
- 32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors
- 32572300 - Communications cable for special applications
- 32573000 - Communications control system
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48219700 - Communications server software package
- 48511000 - Desktop communications software package
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
- 72212511 - Desktop communications software development services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016426-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016426-2026
  24th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016210-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016794753
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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