Award

Direct Routing as a Service

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Direct Routing as a Service" was conducted by Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council, located in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the Software package and information systems industry category with an open procedure method. The tender reached the award stage successfully on 19th August 2025, with a contract value of £300,000. The service will be provided within England, and the contract period is from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The procurement process welcomed all bidders through an open tender that concluded on 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the information systems and software services sector to expand their market reach and engage in long-term contracts with public sector clients. Companies with experience or interest in cloud communication solutions and direct routing services are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Although this particular tender was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with scalable solutions can significantly benefit from such opportunities, potentially leading to further collaborations with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Direct Routing as a Service

Notice Description

Direct Routing as a Service via the Supplier's system CloudUCX.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7dd1aba-9b9e-46fc-934f-4a4641df031f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65203659-96e9-49c4-9297-f5b8ff930298
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Tomassen
Contact Email
stephen.tomassen@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244972784

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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