Award

Telephony Support Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Mar 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) has recently awarded a contract for Telephony Support Services, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000). The contract aims to provide comprehensive support for the Unified Communications Telephony System, including system updates, issue resolution, ticket management, and staff training on the IPFX/Call Cabinet system. The contract period runs from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2026, with a final tender deadline previously set for 21st February 2025. This procurement process, conducted via a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, is now in the Award stage with the contract valued at £30,589 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and telephony services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The successful supplier, Softcat Plc, indicates a promising business relationship for other potential bidders looking to engage in similar opportunities. Companies with expertise in telephony support, system maintenance, and staff training will find such tenders well-suited to their capabilities. Participation in these public procurement processes can facilitate business growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing long-term partnerships with large public institutions like UKSBS.

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Notice Title

Telephony Support Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UKSBS is looking for a Telephony Support to Provide support, support updates to the system, support system issues and tickets raised by staff on errors for the Unified Communications Telephony System, thought a partnership supplier. Including staff training around the workings of the IPFX/Call Cabinet system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e628d16-e4a7-4b9f-8d73-bfed9edc466b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f08dac0-fbe6-4b22-af48-1a2333efed5d
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,589 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,589 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Mobolaji Dawodu
Contact Email
mobolaji.dawodu@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
07562260303

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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