PfH Telecoms Network and Infrastructure Framework

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        "buyerCategories": "This Framework Agreement may be used by all current members of PfH at the time of the FTS notice and those contracting authorities that become a member of PfH during the period of the Framework Agreement. This includes all contracting authorities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland listed on the following page of the PfH website:\nhttp://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/\nThis includes registered providers of social housing; registered social landlords; the Northern Ireland Housing Executive; public authorities; local authorities; ALMOs; central government departments; schools, colleges, universities and other education establishments; hospital trusts, ambulance services and other NHS organisations and services; fire and rescue, police and other emergency services; passenger transport services; charities and other third sector organisations and any wholly owned subsidiaries of the above organisations. See paragraph 1.3.5 of Document 1 of the tender pack.",
        "description": "The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to provide a compliant and flexible route to market for members of PfH across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, as well as other public bodies permitted to use the Framework Agreement, who require services within the scope of Telecoms Network and Infrastructure.\nOnce awarded, PfH members and eligible users will be able to place call-off contracts directly with successful framework suppliers.\n\u2022\tThe Direct Award Process may be used where criteria required under PA23 are satisfied.\n\u2022\tOr where the Customer prefers, the Competitive Selection Process as permitted under PA23 is followed.\n\u2022\tFor Below Threshold Contracts, these conditions are not mandatory. The Customer may choose to apply them or instead select the most suitable process based on an objective assessment of which approach best delivers value for money in line with their requirements.\nEach PfH member will enter into a direct contractual relationship with the appointed supplier for their call-off contract. \nCall-off contract durations are expected to range from an expected minimum of 12 months up to a maximum of four years or may be project-specific. PfH members are free to determine the most appropriate contract length to meet their requirements. Framework pricing will be available as an indication of what is anticipated under the framework and bespoke pricing will be provided as determined by the member\u2019s requirements.\nSuppliers are advised that they are eligible to submit bids for all Lots under this Framework Agreement. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a supplier may apply for.",
        "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
        "type": "open"
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      "endDate": "2025-11-03T12:00:00+00:00"
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    "title": "PfH Telecoms Network and Infrastructure Framework",
    "value": {
      "amount": 82500000,
      "amountGross": 99000000,
      "currency": "GBP"
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