Award

Unified Communications Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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28 Aug 2021 at 17:17

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28 Aug 2021 at 17:16

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28 Aug 2021 at 17:15

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28 Aug 2021 at 15:51

Award

17 Jun 2021 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Unified Communications Services" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, England. The contract, awarded to Vodafone Ltd, has an initial term running from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022, with a minimum value of £1,931,625.19 and a total potential value of £3,863,250.38. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 26 May 2021. The services procured fall under the category of telephone and data transmission services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications and integrated services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, given the potential for contract extensions and the value of the services involved. Businesses with expertise in unified communications, data transmission, and related technologies would be ideally positioned to compete for similar future contracts within this framework.

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Notice Title

Unified Communications Services

Notice Description

Award Notice for Vone-C Services Initial Term is 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022 @ PS 1,931,625.19. There are 4 three month optional extension periods making the maximum possible contract period 2 years in total @ PS 1,931,625.19. Total possible contract value is PS 3,863,250.38

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62fe91a1-d3ee-4d79-bc7c-5bcd4d1d07bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed707e4d-0494-4c9e-b1a4-2247021bbd85
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,863,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,863,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 1-2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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