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24-35 Unified Communications System

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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30 Jul 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed the contracting process to procure a Unified Communications System, awarding this tender through NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Cloud Solutions 2 (SBS10256) Lot 2. The procurement process falls under the communications network industry category, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The University pursued a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded to Softcat Ltd on 5th June 2025, with the contract period set from 9th June 2025 to 8th June 2030. This initiative arises due to BT's phase-out of PSTN and ISDN services by January 2027, prompting the need for modernisation.

Businesses specialising in communications networks and cloud solutions, particularly those capable of adapting to the evolving technology landscape, stand to gain from such opportunities. This tender might attract companies looking to leverage their expertise in unified communications systems and expand their footprint in educational institutions. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable to partake in this procurement process, allowing diverse business participation. Given the long-term contract duration and significant value awarded, companies can secure steady growth and partnership potential with educational authorities like the University of Wolverhampton.

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Notice Title

24-35 Unified Communications System

Notice Description

Due to Openreach (BT) stopping the PSTN and ISDN services in January 2027, it has become necessary for the University to procure a modern unified communications system to replace its current system. A unified communications tender was issued against NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Cloud Solutions 2 (SBS10256) Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e75a835-7754-4b1b-9767-27a93f2d9fb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0a96d1-6126-4e10-93e0-9b57db485511
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,712,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2030 Over 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
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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