Award

PAHT - 8x8 SIP Trunking (VOIP Telephony Services)

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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26 Nov 2025 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has successfully completed a procurement process to award a contract for the provision of 8x8 SIP Trunking (VOIP Telephony Services). This contract falls under the goods category, specifically in the desktop communications software package sector, with a focus on digital communications. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined and efficient procurement process. The contract commenced on 30th June 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 29th June 2026. The project location is based in Harlow, England, at postal code CM20 1QX. With a total contract value of £280,000, the award has been granted to 8X8 UK LIMITED, with the procurement having moved through the tender and into the award stage as of 26th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale enterprises in the telecommunication industry to expand their footprint within the NHS framework, which is a prominent part of the UK's public healthcare system. The procurement provides avenues for companies specialising in VOIP telephony services to demonstrate and deliver their high-quality digital communication solutions. Though the framework stipulates a preference for established, large-scale suppliers, it allows those businesses with the capability to fulfil such contracts to enhance their reputation and gain further governmental contracts in the future. The contract and award period ensures substantial engagement within a critical sector, promoting business stability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - 8x8 SIP Trunking (VOIP Telephony Services)

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust award for 8x8 SIP Trunking (VOIP Telephony Services) via CCS RM6116 - Lot 4b Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06480a9f-d887-4628-bedb-cc96a7c57f50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a34f37-f2ad-4a93-bb0a-76ef492a86da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48511000 - Desktop communications software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

8X8

Further Information

Notice Documents

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