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Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telephony Service

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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01 Feb 2023 at 16:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telephony Service. The contract, valued at 398,980 GBP, is for a period of 36 months starting from January 31, 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being awarded to British Telecommunications Plc. The contract was part of the CCS Network Services 2 Framework. The tender period ended on December 5, 2022, with the contract starting on January 31, 2023, and ending on January 30, 2026. The service falls under the classification of telecommunications equipment and supplies.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the telecommunications industry to engage with the public sector. As the contract is with a local authority, suppliers who can offer scalable cloud-based unified communications services would find this opportunity suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. The city location of the contract is Sunderland with a postcode of SR1 3AA, offering local business growth opportunities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telephony Service

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has appointed a sole supplier for the provision of a scalable cloud based unified communications service combining voicemail, voicemail to email and telephony services. The contract is for a period of 36 months. This Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telephony Service as been called off from Lot 10 of the CCS Network Services 2 (RM3808) Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7858c730-1306-498a-ac45-b66d02c91173
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£398,980 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£398,980 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 30 Jan 2026 3-4 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Virginia Ainsley
Contact Email
virginia.ainsley@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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