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Telephony Solution

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2022 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Council is undertaking a public procurement contract for a "Telephony Solution," classified under IP telephone services. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a restricted procedure, with the contract valued at £1,050,000. The tender period concluded on 4th July 2022, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2023, running through to 31st March 2028. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative telephony solutions. As this project involves a long-term contract, companies with expertise in IP telephony services are particularly well-suited to compete, facilitating partnerships that can leverage advanced technology and provide tailored services to meet the specific requirements of Colchester Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Telephony Solution

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Council (the "Council) is conducting a mini competition under Crown Commercial Services - RM3808 - Network Services 2, utilising Lot 5: IP Telephony Services and the Council's specific requirements are set out in the attached Documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fd07fa6-625b-40e8-bb2a-d10d49ad59de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d296c5-0fc0-43a4-a41b-8a10b7af295c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64215000 - IP telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 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
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447976794358

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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