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Support and Maintenance of BFI's Unified Communications Platform 2021 - AWARD

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23 Dec 2020 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) is currently involved in a procurement process concerning the support and maintenance of its Unified Communications Platform, specifically utilising Microsoft’s Skype for Business 2015 Server. The tender, titled "Support and Maintenance of BFI's Unified Communications Platform 2021 - AWARD", has reached the award stage as of 11 December 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1 January 2021 and conclude on 31 December 2021. The open procedure will encompass services related to IT software maintenance, and the relevant deadline for the tender period was 28 October 2020. The project's delivery addresses include a postal code of W1T 1LN in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for technology firms, particularly those with expertise in providing support for Skype for Business environments. Businesses specialising in software support services, technical computer support services, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit greatly from this tender. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate extensive technical capabilities and offer support during the BFI's core business hours, making this an ideal tender for those with a strong background in IT services and customer support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support and Maintenance of BFI's Unified Communications Platform 2021 - AWARD

Notice Description

The BFI is tendering for the support and maintenance of its current Unified Communications platform. The technology supporting this platform is Microsoft's Skype for Business 2015 Server. The platform is deployed to provide UC capability throughout the BFI, in areas such as telephony, voicemail, online conferencing, video, IM and collaboration. The successful bidder should have extensive technical expertise in supporting a Skype for Business environment, utilising SIP and Enterprise Voice and, at a minimum, the successful bidder must be able to provide support via email, telephone and remote sessions during our core business hours of 08:00 - 18:00. Further details can be found within the invitation to tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901a254a-a939-45ab-9d1d-e608fd7fbefd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,802 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 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
BFI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISUAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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