Telecoms tenders and contracts in the East Midlands
There are 3 live telecoms tenders in the East Midlands right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers telephony, broadband, Wi-Fi and network services contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 3 live telecoms tenders in the East Midlands we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 5 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 3 of 3 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live telecoms tenders in the East Midlands
- The Provision of a Managed Call Conferencing ServiceHealth and Safety ExecutiveNorth East +10£330kCloses 8 daysSME
- M2627-21 - DELAWARE ROAD SCS DOORS AND IP INSTALLSouthend City CouncilNorth East +8£200kCloses 11 daysSME
- ICT Managed Service PartnerLINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUSTNorth East +8£2.5mCloses Not statedSME
03Who is buying
- Health and Safety Executive 1 live tender
- Southend City Council 1 live tender
- LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST 1 live tender
04Telecoms contracts: common questions
How many telecoms tenders are live in the East Midlands?
3 right now, from 3 public buyers, with 2 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in telecoms contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win telecoms contracts?
Often, yes. 3 of the 3 live tenders in the East Midlands are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: IT, digital & cyber
Public sector IT buyers commonly require Cyber Essentials (often Plus) and sometimes ISO 27001. Much spend goes through frameworks such as G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes, so being listed can matter more than chasing single tenders.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.