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Direct routing of call for Somerset Council. Documents available from Proactis - Supplier Network (proactisp2p.com)

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2024 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has successfully awarded a contract for the direct routing of telephone calls, officially titled "Direct routing of call for Somerset Council." This procurement falls within the industry category of Telephone and Data Transmission Services (CPV 64210000) and includes dedicated-business telephone network services (CPV 64214000). The procurement process, executed through an open procedure, saw its tender period ending on 16th December 2024. The contract, valued at £61,360, will commence on 1st July 2025 and will continue until 30th June 2028. The delivery addresses include locations within the United Kingdom and internationally, covering British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging broad participation from diverse business types. Specifically, businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services have the potential to benefit significantly from this contract. By securing such contracts, companies can expand their service offerings, enhance their market presence, and leverage the stability and recurring nature of public sector contracts like this one from Somerset Council. The awarded contract was given to Southern Communications Corporate Solutions, showcasing the prospects for businesses with expertise in dedicated network services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct routing of call for Somerset Council. Documents available from Proactis - Supplier Network (proactisp2p.com)

Notice Description

Direct Routing of Calls

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6e5510-2aac-4f15-a1a7-cf9736b285c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jonathan Marks
Contact Email
jpmarks@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01823 359111

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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