Award

IP Telephony Services

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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30 Jan 2026 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for IP Telephony Services, classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment, was conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. The process followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 1st November 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2026, covering delivery locations including United Kingdom and other international territories. The award was made to GCI Network Solutions Limited on 31st October 2025, with the award notice published on 30th January 2026. The procurement was completed, and the contract value is set at £151,180.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telephony equipment maintenance, particularly those with the capability to manage large-scale frameworks. Large firms with existing infrastructure to support services across multiple locations, including international delivery, would be well-suited for this contract. As the procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, businesses already part of such frameworks could leverage their position for future engagements. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, this contract exemplifies the value in maintaining a presence in framework arrangements for business growth.

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Notice Title

IP Telephony Services

Notice Description

IP Telephony Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dec0e83-ef89-426b-a67d-52ca332b4ff0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34cb6ad6-064e-4e38-b458-8a068bdcc567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50334100 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,180 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Hannah Bladon
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01785232385

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS LIMITED (A NASSTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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