Award

Provision and support of voice/telephony services for Knowsley Council and Schools.

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Award

19 May 2020 at 16:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Knowsley Council, which is seeking to enhance its voice and telephony services for both the council and local schools. The contract, valued at £168,000, falls under the category of repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment. Situated in Huyton, North West England, this procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Virgin Media Business on 26th March 2020. The contract period is set from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022, and the tender period concluded on 18th March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those specialising in voice and telephony solutions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality support and maintenance for such systems would be well-positioned to participate in future tenders, especially those focused on public sector clients. As the procurement process has been conducted via direct award, organisations with established relationships and proven service records in government contracts may gain a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and support of voice/telephony services for Knowsley Council and Schools.

Notice Description

Voice/telephony services for Knowsley Council and schools

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63807502-5350-42c2-b620-f9f10fbd9e11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6994941-24d9-40e4-b532-f33c5e08d7f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50334000 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony and line telegraphy equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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