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Cloud Telephony for MS Teams

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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01 Sep 2021 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Solent University, located in Southampton, has recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "Cloud Telephony for MS Teams." This initiative falls under the telecommunications system category and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £280,000, commenced on 31st August 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th August 2024. The tender period ended on 21st July 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering cloud-based telephony solutions or IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market offerings in the telecommunications sector will find this contract appealing. As the awarded supplier, 8x8 UK Ltd, has demonstrated suitability in delivering these services, other similar businesses may seek to align their capabilities to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Cloud Telephony for MS Teams

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded via the CCS G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement. Provision of cloud based telephony services to integrate with the University's MS Teams functionality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa060fcb-ec4a-486b-b292-30fac076a5a0
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32524000 - Telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2024 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
SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

8X8

Further Information

Notice Documents

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