Award

Oracle Session Border Controller

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

17 Mar 2021 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for an "Oracle Session Border Controller" to enhance its managed contact centre solution. This tender falls under the industry category of specific software packages, with a total value of £2,859,752.69. The contract period spans from 31st March 2021 to 30th March 2024, and the procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was open until 8th January 2021, indicating a structured approach to acquisition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in the supply of hardware and software solutions, particularly those focused on IP communication technologies. Companies offering session border controllers and associated support services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this environment. Engagement in government contracts such as this can significantly contribute to business growth, leveraging the established relationship with a major public sector buyer like the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Notice Title

Oracle Session Border Controller

Notice Description

This contract relates to the procurement of Session Border Controllers (SBCs). SBCs are hardware devices that protect and regulate IP communication flows and are a critical component of the new DWP managed contact centre solution (2022 Programme). The scope also includes associated licences and ongoing support & maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9e4377c-f52d-4ebc-80c3-d625957971cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d468afdf-212f-4b6a-8ab2-e72e3b3d171d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,859,752 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,859,752 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2024 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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