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Operator Connect Licences

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the award process for its procurement titled "Operator Connect Licences," aimed at providing operator connect telephony lines on MS Teams. The procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" and is designated as works. Taking place in the North East of the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th January 2026 and contract duration from 8th February 2026 to 7th February 2029, with an award notice published on 4th March 2026. The contract, valued at £208,170 GBP, has been awarded to Gamma Network Solutions Limited.

This contract presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and communication systems to expand their market reach. The direct award approach favours businesses that can swiftly align with the specific technological needs of Northumberland County Council. Organisations with expertise in integrating telephony systems within digital platforms like MS Teams are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth by delivering efficient software packages and aligned information systems. With a focus on SMEs, it encourages smaller entities to engage in competitive public sector procurement, fostering business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Operator Connect Licences

Notice Description

Provision of the operator connect for telephony lines on MS teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-842c85b7-ffae-4647-b063-2e4fb376f42b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abeb08a5-737c-4ab5-9b3f-71027009326e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,170 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,170 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 2029 3-4 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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