Award

Oracle Session Border Controllers

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

24 Mar 2021 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions seeking to source Oracle Session Border Controllers as part of their new managed contact centre solution. The contract, valued at £2,383,127.24, is classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the award made on 17 February 2021, and the contract period spans from 31 March 2021 to 30 March 2024. The tender was previously open until 8 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in IP communication technology and support services. Businesses with capabilities in hardware and software solutions related to session border control and ongoing maintenance would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of a large-scale supplier like Computacenter indicates a competitive landscape, highlighting the need for innovative and efficient proposals to capture future market 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
ocds-b5fd17-906dcd47-e6d3-441d-8970-4fcebb7ff48d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/429590fd-92d2-4a7c-8b77-7e92d528224c
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
Not specified
Contact Email
trevor.moss@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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