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Microsoft Direct Routing Carrier Services and Contact Centre Services

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microsoft Direct Routing Carrier Services and Contact Centre Services" was conducted by the University of Cumbria, under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above threshold. It falls within the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The contract was awarded to Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd on 25th February 2026, with the award status being active as of 2nd March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The services are to be delivered at a location marked by the postal code CA1 2HH in England.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in cloud-based telephony and contact centre solutions. The £291,844 contract value is substantial, offering a lucrative opportunity for capable suppliers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in communication and telecommunication services would be well-suited to compete, given the procurement category and requirements associated with telephony and contact centre maintenance. The contract does not require participation from voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), thus streamlining potential interest from traditional for-profit service suppliers.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Direct Routing Carrier Services and Contact Centre Services

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier to provide Cloud based software and maintenance for Telephony and Contact Centre Framework RM6116-Lots 4B and 4C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c6020e4-a084-4e5d-b163-bf549edd8d6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfdb49c9-e65d-479f-974f-c1e6d324db91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,844 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,844 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTERHOUSE VOICE & DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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