Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c25-b863-736c-b710-f78e4d7b023f/framework-for-the-provision-of-telecommunications-and-associated-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for the Provision of Telecommunications and Associated Services [Northern Procurement Group Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-procurement-group-limited) Estimated value £240,000,000 Published 30 Apr 2018 Deadline Closed 24 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Contracting Authority has established a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Telecommunications and Associated Services. The Framework Agreement is established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members, [thecpc.ac.uk/members](http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members), and is also for use by all other public sector contracting authorities throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but are not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available at [npg-ltd.com/tenders](http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/). The framework is awarded across six lots. Additional information: The Contracting Authority, Crescent Purchasing Consortium, engaged Northern Procurement Group Limited (who are a subsidiary of Dukefield Limited) to act as their agents in undertaking the procurement of this framework on behalf of them and their Membership, and thereafter to contract manage the resulting framework. The Contracting Authority's address is: Crescent Purchasing Consortium Technology House Lissadel Street Manchester M6 6AP. Full details of the Contracting Authority and its Membership can be found on the following website: [thecpc.ac.uk](https://www.thecpc.ac.uk). The Contracting Authority used an e-tendering system to conduct the procurement exercise. Please note full details of the CPV codes applicable to this procurement are detailed within the associated EU Contract Notice reference number 2017/S 177-362076. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on [npg-ltd.com/tenders](http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/) The Contracting Authority incorporated a minimum 10 day standstill period in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, at the point the information on award of contract was communicated to tenderers and received no legal challenge in respect of the award. Read full description ## CPV classification Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/712d7a25-9743-4745-b16a-18a76450adf0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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