Planning

Softmarket test - Telephone systems

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Apr 2022 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is initiating a soft market test for updated telephone systems and call centres, titled "Softmarket test - Telephone systems." This procurement falls under the networks industry category, specifically focusing on telephone cables and associated equipment. The council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process, with the engagement end date set for 25 April 2022. Relevant documents have been published, including an early engagement notice on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector. The project aims to enhance the telephone systems for the council, making it an ideal opportunity for specialised telecommunications companies to showcase their solutions. Engaging in this process could lead to further collaborations with the council, expanding business reach within public sector contracts in the region.

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Notice Title

Softmarket test - Telephone systems

Notice Description

Soft Market test for updated telephone system and call centres for Cambridgeshire County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a9b92dd-d42c-4b52-9dd8-e333fddf7d3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8f4c2a-4e93-494e-b1d4-c511d96e12a2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32551000 - Telephone cables and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Halls
Contact Email
kevin.halls@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223699636

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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