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CA15706 - Invitation to tender for Keys Academies Trust VOIP Renewal

PKAT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 12:12

Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Keys Academies Trust, located in Peterborough, England, recently concluded the procurement process for the renewal of their Voice over IP (VOIP) services, extending these services to their academies. The procurement fell under the telecommunications services industry category, and the process was conducted using an open procedure. The tender was initially published on 16th April 2025, and the tendering period ended on 31st August 2025. Southern Communications Corporate Solutions was awarded the contract on 13th January 2026, which will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, valued at £35,000.

This procurement presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those adept at providing comprehensive VOIP solutions. Companies that leverage innovation in servicing educational institutions could see significant growth by aligning their offerings to similar tender opportunities. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in such open procurement processes, presenting them with fair chances to expand their portfolios by collaborating with public sector organisations like Keys Academies Trust. The structured plan and clear contract timelines offer a reliable engagement leading to business stability and growth.

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Notice Title

CA15706 - Invitation to tender for Keys Academies Trust VOIP Renewal

Notice Description

Keys Academies Trust (formerly Peterborough Keys Academies Trust) are inviting proposals from a suitably qualified company to provide VOIP Services to the Trust and its academies. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15706. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15706 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0effdc61-b5d9-4394-ad9e-e199a4123d67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9613157f-12c4-45d8-8802-97fccae66332
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
PKAT
Contact Name
Howard Nelson
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 9PN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Ravensthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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