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2526-03-DTS-BS-RLD SIP Trunk Services

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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25 Jun 2026 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully awarded a contract for SIP Trunk Services under the procurement tag "2526-03-DTS-BS-RLD." This procurement falls under the telecommunications services category and was executed via the YPO Network Connectivity and Telephony framework, with a selective procurement method through a call-off framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 24 March 2026 and covers a contract period from 26 March 2026 to 25 March 2028. The geographical focus is Sheffield, England, with services intended to enhance telephony reliability on campus for various critical functions. The contract, valued at £49,027.68, has been awarded to Gamma Network Solutions Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those capable of providing robust SIP trunk services that ensure operational continuity and campus safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would have found themselves suitably positioned to tender, given the inclusivity of the process. The focus on essential telephony infrastructure highlights potential growth avenues for businesses keen to expand their client base within higher education institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-03-DTS-BS-RLD SIP Trunk Services

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has procured a Gamma SIP trunk service to provide inbound and outbound telephony across campus. The service connects the on premise Cisco PBX to the public telephone network and supports a range of critical functions, including emergency and safety lines (e.g. lifts and security phones), the Clearing contact centre and applicant enquiries, staff and departmental telephony, and networked service points such as helpdesks. Reliable telephony is essential to student recruitment, operational continuity, and campus safety. The contract was awarded via the YPO Network Connectivity and Telephony framework (Lot 6).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bca01c1-7abc-4188-8662-e27abb0ac84e
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
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,027 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,027 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2028 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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