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Integrated telephone service

SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY

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24 Feb 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Pensions Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for an integrated telephone service, including a Telephony Platform and Contact Centre with Teams integration. The procurement, classified under office and computing machinery, targeted a wide geographical region encompassing the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. This direct award was formalised on 29th October 2025 with Gamma Network Solutions, marking the award stage of the process. The contract, valued at £131,814, is set to begin on 30th October 2025 and will run until 29th October 2030.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth within the telecommunications sector, especially for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive telephony solutions. While not directly suited for SMEs or VCSEs due to its scale, the contract allows established companies like Gamma Network Solutions to expand their footprint in diverse locations. Organisations in office machinery supply and telecommunication sectors could see significant business expansion by partaking in similar bidding processes, offering advanced integration capabilities and strategic solutions.

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Notice Title

Integrated telephone service

Notice Description

Telephony Platform and Contact Centre with Teams integration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15e1b11c-def4-41ed-a7a8-80614095bcda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10824094-8c88-42e8-a191-84eea33b22a6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,814 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,814 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S71 1HG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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