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The Link Voice Services - AWARD

SE SHARED SERVICES

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14 Aug 2018 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Link Voice Services" was initiated by SE Shared Services, acting as the lead organisation for a consortium of public sector bodies in the Sussex region, including East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council. The contract, classified under telecommunications services (CPV code 64200000), has a total estimated value of £4,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 24 February 2018 and will expire on 23 February 2022, following the competitive dialogue procurement method. The award of this contract was made on 5 February 2018, and the tender period concluded on 31 December 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in voice and telecommunications services, particularly those experienced with integrating emerging technologies such as Skype for Business. Given the collaborative nature of the consortium, businesses capable of providing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support migration processes would be well-positioned to compete. As multiple public sector partners are expected to purchase through this framework, potential suppliers can anticipate a broad market for their services within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Link Voice Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Link Consortium is a public sector consortium within the Sussex region formed of a number of public sector organisations. These organisations include East Sussex County Council (the Host Authority), Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and a number of associated District and Borough Council organisations. The consortium is primarily focused on Information Technology and Communication services, with members all accessing a shared Public Sector Network infrastructure to access a range of services and products. Previously the Link has offered Voice services through a supplier framework agreement, with several of the Link consortium members (including East Sussex County Council) accessing service contracts through this mechanism. This framework recently ended, so the Link, based on demand from consortium members, is seeking to run a new procurement for a further Voice services framework. Consortium members are excited by the opportunities offered by new technologies, particularly through the integration with Skype for Business services and features intended to raise automation and efficiency. Consortium members are particularly interested in the migration processes and options, the timescales attached to these activities, and the support that a potential EO can offer in enabling this migration. For the purpose of this procurement, ESCC is acting as the Lead Partner, although many other public sector partners are expected to purchase services through any eventual framework contract. Each public sector partner that wishes to purchase services will enter into a direct contractual arrangement, under the framework, with the successful EO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-981b9ddb-de53-4bda-a6f2-94ee6a9a0979
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8215a51-eb01-4b70-99e1-6dedbe592e2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2018 - 23 Feb 2022 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCOM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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