Award

Oracle Session Border Controllers

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

24 Mar 2021 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a public procurement contract for Oracle Session Border Controllers, valued at £2,383,127.24. This contract, awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited, is part of a framework agreement and falls under the software package and information systems category. The project was initiated on 17 February 2021, with the contract period extending from 31 March 2021 to 30 March 2024. The equipment is crucial for the Department's new managed contact centre solution, ensuring the security and regulation of IP communication flows.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and support services, particularly those with experience in telecommunications and managed services. Companies that can provide Session Border Controllers and associated maintenance services may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector, especially as the contract supports a key governmental initiative aimed at improving communication systems. The procurement is designed to encourage suppliers who can meet stringent technical specifications and ongoing support requirements.

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Notice Title

Oracle Session Border Controllers

Notice Description

This contract relates to the procurement of Session Border Controllers (SBCs). SBCs are hardware devices that protect and regulate IP communication flows and are a critical component of the new DWP managed contact centre solution (2022 Programme). The scope also includes associated licences and ongoing support & maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9768c3-43ef-4b85-8406-b4e80fc24021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,383,127 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,383,127 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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