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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Unified Communications

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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23 Nov 2020 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has recently completed a procurement process for Unified Communications services, engaging Vodafone Limited as the supplier. This contract, valued at £21.5 million, allows Vodafone to supply telephony services for a period of twelve months, commencing from 20th November 2020 and concluding on 19th November 2021. The procurement falls under the telecommunications industry and was executed through a tender initiated by BEIS following a previous arrangement made under the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Key details include the contract period starting on 20th November 2020, with the tender period having ended on 19th November 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for telecommunications and IT service providers looking to expand their footprint within public sector contracts. Businesses that specialise in providing integrated telecommunication solutions or related services would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders. With BEIS being a key governmental department, firms that can demonstrate innovative capabilities in unified communications and reliable service provision may find further competitive advantages in engaging with similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Unified Communications

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has requested that Vodafone continue to supply telephony services on a monthly basis for up to a maximum of twelve months. The Contract was originally let by Department of Energy and Climate Change in March 2015 under a Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement, reference RM1498, commencing services on the 21st Novem-ber 2015 for five years to 20th November 2020. The Department of Energy and Climate Change became the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy under a machinery of Government change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e340447-fd99-4011-b982-1cf05326e010
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 19 Nov 2021 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 DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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