Planning

Unified Communications (UC)

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Feb 2018 at 16:11

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Apr 2017 at 09:18

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Mar 2017 at 11:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Mar 2017 at 16:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) in London is initiating a tender process titled "Unified Communications (UC)" aimed at replacing existing fixed line telephone handsets and implementing a comprehensive unified communications system. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the tender expected to open for submissions from Monday, 10th April until Friday, 5th May. Interested parties need to submit their proposals via email by 4pm on the closing date, and engagement with potential suppliers must conclude by the end of the engagement period on 23rd February 2018. This tender falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications solutions, IT services, and communication technology to expand their market reach. Companies that offer innovative telephony services, audio and video conferencing solutions, as well as collaborative online platforms would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The project's aim to enhance flexible working options and improve remote collaboration indicates a strong demand for advanced and efficient communication systems, which can also provide substantial efficiency savings for the buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified Communications (UC)

Notice Description

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is seeking proposals for the replacement of the current fixed line telephone handsets and the implementation of a unified communications (UC) system from its London office to provide: * Telephony services * Audio Conferencing * Video Conferencing * Online screen sharing and collaboration The key benefits are to provide more flexible working options and improved remote collaboration between staff and members of the RCoA as well as to realise efficiency savings on time and travel costs. The tender is open from Monday 10th April to Friday 5th May. Responses should be emailed to tsp@rcoa.ac.uk by 4pm on the 5th May.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06663a21-ebc8-431c-aeb8-53ae5fc0a744
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69012e70-7d39-4ed2-8abe-67ecf4c1a025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1R 4SG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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