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2950/MH Clearing Cloud Communications Platform Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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14 Jun 2021 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for the "2950/MH Clearing Cloud Communications Platform Renewal," a tender aimed at enhancing their cloud-based clearing services. This contract, valued at £135,000, falls under the industry category of telephone switchboard services and covers the contract period from 24th May 2021 to 23rd May 2023. The procurement was carried out through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 21st May 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in cloud communications. Businesses specialising in telecommunication services and related technologies would find this procurement appealing, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions that cater to the specific needs of educational institutions during uncertain operational conditions.

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Notice Title

2950/MH Clearing Cloud Communications Platform Renewal

Notice Description

The University moved to cloud provision of its Clearing Services during the enforced working from home period of 2020 onwards. This contract renews and upgrades the services we use due to the ongoing uncertainties of whether or not we will have access to staff and operational equipment to allow us to provide this vital service for clearing in both 2021 and 2022. G Cloud 12 was used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b23cdd4-c22e-4fc4-9a44-2f6abd682a22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149d93f7-f1e3-4db1-9a42-384982f60621
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64214200 - Telephone switchboard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2021 - 23 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Mark Hardy
Contact Email
m.hardy@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0114 222 4979

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RINGCENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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