Award

CA14941 - The Mercian Trust ITT for Communications, Security & VoIP

THE MERCIAN TRUST

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AwardUpdate

23 Apr 2025 at 10:24

Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust has completed the procurement process for a comprehensive Communications, Security, and VoIP service to be implemented across its sites. This contract, identified as CA14941, falls within the wide area network industry category and covers several regions including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The process followed a restricted procedure method, suitable for selective procurement, which has culminated in an award to WarwickNet. Key deadlines included a tender period that ended on 2nd January 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2030. The buying organisation is based in Walsall, England, and the contract carries a value of GBP 464,779.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for those specialising in telecommunications equipment, network solutions, and educational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specifically had viability in this procurement process, aligning well with The Mercian Trust's requirements for robust communications solutions along with secondary and primary education support services. By tapping into this sector, businesses can expand their footprint in IT services, consulting, software development, and support within educational networks. The process highlights possibilities for those with expertise in creating integrated and secure communication frameworks that align with modern educational needs.

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Notice Title

CA14941 - The Mercian Trust ITT for Communications, Security & VoIP

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust wishes to engage a single contractor to supply a Communications, Security & VoIP service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14941. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14941 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a7688c0-f705-4e2e-9d0c-73831b72c33d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8961322-8672-416c-ad5c-235b418a69c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32420000 - Network equipment

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

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

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£464,779 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARWICKNET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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