Award

Unified Communications

PRIESTLEY COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2024 at 14:38

Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2023 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for Unified Communications services has been awarded by PRIESTLEY COLLEGE, based in WARRINGTON, North West of England. The procurement stage was an open procedure below threshold. The contract value is £184,550, with a contract period starting on April 3, 2024, and ending on April 2, 2028.

This opportunity, provided by PRIESTLEY COLLEGE, offers business growth potential for providers of Unified Communications services. The contract's suitability favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and targets service providers in the telecommunications sector. The location for service delivery is specified in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified Communications

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint a provider to deliver a reliable and comprehensive Unified communications service to meet the needs of the Trust and ensure that it meets its statutory obligations. Please read attached tender specification document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d649a8-4f04-4004-8772-d3d46f433fe2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32540000 - Switchboards

32550000 - Telephone equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2024 - 2 Apr 2028 4-5 years
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
PRIESTLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Damian McGuire
Contact Email
tenders@tcat.uk.com
Contact Phone
01925263919

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 3AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Appleton
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABTEC COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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