Tender

Telephony systems and Associated Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)

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Tender

09 Aug 2017 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, operating under KCS Professional Services, is conducting a tendering process for "Telephony Systems and Associated Services," aimed at public sector bodies across the United Kingdom, including member authorities such as Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, and Suffolk. The open procurement method invites businesses to submit tenders up until the deadline on 15th September 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 30th October 2017 and will continue until 29th October 2021. The classification for this procurement falls under networks and telecommunications equipment and supplies.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow in the telecommunications sector. Businesses that specialise in telephony systems, installation, and related services would find this tender particularly suitable. The accessibility of the procurement process through the ProContract portal further encourages participation from a diverse range of providers, ensuring that qualified suppliers can effectively compete to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony systems and Associated Services

Notice Description

KCS on behalf of the Central Buying Consortium wishes to create an Agreement for the supply and delivery of Telephony Systems & Associated Services for use by public sector bodies identified at V1.3 (and any future successors to these organisations) Member Authorities that will be using the Agreement from the outset are: Hampshire CC, Hertfordshire CC, Oxfordshire CC, Suffolk CC, West Sussex CC. Other public bodies will have access to this Agreement but may only do so with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Agreement will be members, affiliates and associates of the CBC Group, Local Authorities, the Police Service, the Fire Service, the NHS & NHS Trusts, Housing Associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies & Free Schools), publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland. Additional information: This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e39c9ad-e751-4686-9e73-e34b72f87775
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c74fff-acff-4e27-a4f0-db50f165b14b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2017 - 29 Oct 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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