VMREF0025 - BCCET Connectivity and Telephony Tender

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

Published: Dec 5, 2025

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Durham County Council — £1,148,943

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About This Opportunity

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education TRUST United Kingdom: VMREF0025 - BCCET Connectivity and Telephony Tender. Services contract awarded, ICT & digital.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and education and training sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Telecommunications. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.1 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET) to procure Broadband, Telephony & Web Filtering for the Trust, including all schools and the head office via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS, as a route to market and contracting vehicle. (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012000-2022

The competition will be split into two lots:

Lot 1 - Broadband & Telephony.

Lot 2 - Web Filtering.

Providers may submit bids for either or both lots.

The quality and pricing will be evaluated as follows:

Lot 1 - 50% quality, 50% price

Lot 2 - 50% quality, 50% price. CPV: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32000000). Procedure: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on December 5, 2025. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: VMREF0025. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Education & Training, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Durham County Council. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Durham County Council was awarded the contract for £1,148,943. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference VMREF0025 when communicating with the contracting authority.