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Telephony Services

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission has successfully completed the procurement process for Telephony Services, with the award stage finalised as of 10th April 2026. This procurement, which falls under the Telecommunications services category (CPV code 64200000), was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Cirrus Response Limited for a total value of £60,349.44, covering the period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027. The services will be delivered in London, with the Electoral Commission's headquarters located at 3 Bunhill Row, EC1Y 8YZ.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those capable of meeting the high standards required by a public body like the Electoral Commission. The call-off from a framework agreement suggests that businesses already on the framework or those interested in joining it would find opportunities to align with similar future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are particularly well-positioned to take advantage of this type of contract, given the procurement's suitability criteria that accommodate them, despite not specifically targeting voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

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Notice Title

Telephony Services

Notice Description

This report presents the details of the procurement process undertaken for the provision of Telephony Services for the Electoral Commission (EC) and seeks formal approval to award the contract to the recommended supplier. The objective of this procurement exercise was to secure a high-quality provider that aligns with the EC's requirements, while ensuring value for money and adherence to all applicable procurement regulations. A number of procurement routes were considered (refer to Section 3 for further information). After careful consideration, G-Cloud 14 was identified as the most appropriate procurement vehicle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3ea3be-2319-4b4c-bd84-1d88b45d0ccf
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,349 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,349 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRRUS RESPONSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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