Tender

Unified Communications (UC)

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

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03 May 2017 at 11:07

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27 Apr 2017 at 11:09

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25 Apr 2017 at 08:49

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21 Apr 2017 at 16:03

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20 Apr 2017 at 15:19

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19 Apr 2017 at 14:00

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10 Apr 2017 at 10:36

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10 Apr 2017 at 10:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is currently conducting a tender for a Unified Communications (UC) system aimed at replacing existing fixed line telephone handsets and enhancing communication services from their London office. The tender period commenced on 10th April and will conclude on 5th May 2017, by which time proposals must be submitted via email to tsp@rcoa.ac.uk. The total value of the contract is estimated at £40,000, including telephony, audio and video conferencing, and online collaboration tools. The contract is expected to begin on 9th July 2017 and will last for two years, with delivery expected in London.

This opportunity presents substantial growth prospects for SMEs specialising in telecommunications, IT services, and unified communications solutions. Companies that can deliver innovative, cost-effective communication technologies and that are able to provide services tailored to enhance remote collaboration and flexible working will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Interested bidders should focus on demonstrating their experience in implementing similar systems, alongside offering efficient customer support during and after the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified Communications (UC)

Notice Description

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is seeking proposals for the replacement of the current fixed line telephone handsets and the implementation of a unified communications (UC) system from its London office to provide: * Telephony services * Audio Conferencing * Video Conferencing * Online screen sharing and collaboration The key benefits are to provide more flexible working options and improved remote collaboration between staff and members of the RCoA as well as to realise efficiency savings on time and travel costs. The price range stated on the notice is for implementation and hardware costs and does not include VAT. The tender is open from Monday 10th April to Friday 5th May. Responses should be emailed to tsp@rcoa.ac.uk by 4pm on the 5th May.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88123382-0da2-45fa-a27b-7fb5ff57d235
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32550000 - Telephone equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2017 - 8 Jul 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1R 4SG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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