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Unity Voice

INDEPENDENT OFFICE FOR POLICE CONDUCT

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07 Jul 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has completed the procurement process titled "Unity Voice," which focuses on a Unity IP Voice hosted voice solution within the Internet network services industry. The procurement method was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender spanned multiple regions across the UK including the North West, West Midlands, London, South East, and Wales. The award stage was reached on 29th April 2025, following the end of the tender period on 25th April 2025. This contract, valued at GBP 902,537.86, will be executed between May 2025 and April 2029.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses that provide comprehensive voice solutions, especially those experienced with framework agreements. While the contract was awarded to Redcentric Solutions Limited, large service providers in the public sector might find similar tenders beneficial for growth, as these contracts enhance portfolios and establish long-term partnerships. Although this opportunity was less tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses capable of supporting large-scale, regional solutions will find similar opportunities apt for expansion.

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Notice Title

Unity Voice

Notice Description

Unity IP Voice hosted voice solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01250795-17c2-41a4-8e51-b69895c7b1b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0e6a32-8f38-4606-8026-dfd628571df2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£902,537 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£902,537 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INDEPENDENT OFFICE FOR POLICE CONDUCT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDCENTRIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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