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Voip Telephony

ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Voip Telephony" services has been completed by St Albans City and District Council, with an emphasis on the service sector classified under Telephone and Data Transmission Services. This process took place in the South East of England with a contract period starting on 1st March 2026 and ending on 28th February 2028. The procurement, valued at £200,000, was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 18th February 2026, and the award was made active on 23rd February 2026, with the supplier being 8x8 UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses especially those specializing in telecommunication services. SMEs can find this type of contract particularly appealing due to the suitability criterion favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies that can provide robust VoIP services matching the needs of governmental bodies will find potential for growth, allowing them to expand their client base within the public sector. The awarded contract highlights a targeted opportunity for businesses to demonstrate expertise in telephony services, ensuring alignment with government expectations and requirements.

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Notice Title

Voip Telephony

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a suitably qualified supplier who can deliver Voip telephony services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e03418e7-d04c-451d-9c91-6e5dcef7455a
Current Stage
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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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,912 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 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
ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

8X8

Further Information

Notice Documents

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