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SIP as a Service

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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10 Apr 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has awarded a contract to Virgin Media Business Limited for the provision of "SIP as a Service," a solution integrating Teams Direct Routing to enable PPF users to make and receive calls via the Microsoft Teams platform, with the option to extend the initial term by an additional 12 months. This contract falls under the industry category of IP telephone services (CPV code 64215000) and will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award date being 3rd March 2025, and the contract period extending from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement under G-Cloud 14, with a total contract value of £86,660.88.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and cloud services sectors, particularly those experienced in IP telephony and cloud-based communication solutions. Businesses that have the capability to integrate PSTN with Microsoft Teams and provide robust, scalable communication services will find this contract an excellent opportunity to expand their service offerings. Moreover, the focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suggests that the procurement process is aimed at fostering innovation and competitiveness among smaller entities within the industry.

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Notice Title

SIP as a Service

Notice Description

Teams Direct Routing is a cloud-based solution that will allow PPF to connect the PSTN to our Microsoft Teams Phone service. This will enable PPF users to make and receive calls directly through the Teams platform. Option to extend initial term by 1 further 12 month period. G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a233999b-272b-4bb3-85b8-f73536de6ae4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f60f6487-530a-453b-bd2a-8b8c36aae473
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64215000 - IP telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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