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Telephony

NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2020 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Skype telephony services was conducted by the North Devon District Council, based in the South West of the United Kingdom. This open tender process, classified under the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry, had a total contract value of £293,365. The tender period ended on 28 February 2019, with the contract period commencing on 23 May 2019 and set to conclude on 22 March 2024. The council awarded the contract to Freedom Communications (UK) Ltd on 1 March 2019, with the award notice published on 18 March 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications solutions. Businesses that provide innovative telephony services and possess a strong understanding of the technology behind Skype communications would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within this category. Engaging in such contracts can help SMEs expand their client base and establish long-term partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony

Notice Description

Provision of Skype telephony service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ebe5e37-5881-46cd-b70f-7342d42f6339
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5975fe56-8400-4afc-8e59-e7aff96d85c7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£293,365 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£293,365 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 May 2019 - 22 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COMMERCIAL ROAD
Postcode
EX31 1DG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Barnstaple Central
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEDOM COMMUNICATIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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