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Student Services Contact Cloud Centre (2026- 2029)

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has concluded the contracting process for the renewal of the Student Services Contact Cloud Centre from 2026 to 2029. This contract falls under the integrated telecommunications services industry category and will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, which began with the tender initiation and was completed on 31st March 2026, with the award published on 22nd April 2026. This significant award, valued at £565,152, marks the transition from tender to the active contract stage, ensuring continuity of service provision.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those focused on cloud-based solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entities supporting social value or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) models are deemed well-suited for such competitive engagements. With the University of Bristol as the buying organisation, businesses have the chance to align with a reputable institution on long-term strategic projects in an advancing technological environment. The location within the South West region provides additional potential for local business growth and engagement with public sector partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Services Contact Cloud Centre (2026- 2029)

Notice Description

Renewal of Student Services Contact Cloud Centre as a service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614ff521-618e-416d-8a79-58632f7fd00e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,288 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£565,152 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

8X8

Further Information

Notice Documents

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