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Provision of Fixed Line and Direct Routing Services to The DfE

Department for Education

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12 Aug 2025 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the contracting process titled "Provision of Fixed Line and Direct Routing Services to The DfE," classified under the IT services category. This procurement, managed via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, involved the provision of fixed line estate telephones and Teams Direct Routing services. The tender was aimed at various regions, including the United Kingdom and other global locations, with a contract value of £264,178.72. The procurement moved from the tender stage, which concluded on 16 May 2025, to the award stage, where Gamma Telecom Limited was selected as the supplier on 24 July 2025. The contract commenced on 14 July 2025 and is set to end on 13 July 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those capable of scaling up their offerings to meet government needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, thanks to the procurement's suitability criteria favouring these organisations. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their clientele to include public sector bodies and build a robust portfolio in IT and telecommunications services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fixed Line and Direct Routing Services to The DfE

Notice Description

Contract for DfE's fixed line estate telephones and Teams Direct Routing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2317a01c-3513-4db6-b759-6a5f164dda2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee13763-8add-45f2-b882-7f3b2d405584
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,178 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,178 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2029 4-5 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
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gamma Telecom Ltd

Further Information

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