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NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board - Corporate Telephony

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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05 Mar 2025 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for their Corporate Telephony service, which involves a telecommunications network based on Cisco technology. The procurement, managed by NHS Shared Business Services, covers services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the winning supplier being Virgin Media Business Limited. The contract value is GBP 45,009.68 and spans from 9 January 2025 to 8 January 2026. The procurement method utilised is a limited, competitive quotation process below the threshold, specifically targeted to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telephony and telecommunications, particularly those experienced with Cisco technology. Given the emphasis on supporting the existing physical setup and network, businesses that can offer seamless integration and ongoing support services will be particularly well-suited. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, providing an excellent growth opportunity within the public sector. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a longstanding relationship with the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board - Corporate Telephony

Notice Description

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has a corporate telephony service that is coming to the end of the current contract in March 2025. The current service is Cisco Unified Communications Manager, based on Cisco technology . It is based on premise, over the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board COIN network, in the two data centres that are managed by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board staff. It is anticipated that there will be suppliers that can continue to support the same physical setup.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1725e24a-16eb-4919-bb67-d86ed8476255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd766617-55b0-471f-a873-a13ca6134671
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,009 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,009 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2025 - 8 Jan 2026 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 5FW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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