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Cloud Based Unified Communications Solution & Associated Support

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Jul 2024 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust recently awarded a contract for a Cloud Based Unified Telephony Solution. This procurement process involved a contract with an initial term of 3 years, extendable up to 48 months in 4 tranches. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender had an end date of February 16, 2024, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and lasting until March 31, 2027. The procurement falls under the services category and is based in Ashford, England.

This tender opportunity, initiated by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, is open to suitable businesses looking to provide Cloud Based Unified Telephony services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly attractive. The successful bidder, BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED, secured the contract worth £1,109,946.96. Businesses interested in digital communication services can explore partnering with the Trust for future similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Based Unified Communications Solution & Associated Support

Notice Description

Re-procurement of the existing arrangements for a Cloud Based Unified Telephony Solution for Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT). This procurement process has put in place a contract with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend further up to 48 months in 4 individual tranches of 12 months. The Trust used the Crown Commercial Service Network Services 3 framework reference number: RM6116 for this procurement. This was completed under Lot 4b Digital Communication Services (including unified communication services).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98167166-1a68-4612-8bb5-3a6458f17040
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549cae1a-3a19-414e-ad3e-78265a7a0dab
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,109,946 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,109,946 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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