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Corporate Telephony Platform

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2020 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider for a "Corporate Telephony Platform" to replace its current fixed telephony system with a Unified Communications Platform (UCP). This procurement falls under the industry category of Telephone and data transmission services. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract was awarded following the tender period that ended on 25th September 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £595,221.28, commenced on 30th September 2020 and will run until 29th September 2023. The opportunity is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those that provide unified communication solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given that the suitability requirements include preference for such businesses. Companies capable of delivering innovative and effective telephony systems may find this an advantageous venture for growth and expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Telephony Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a replacement corporate telephony system, in the form of a Unified Communications Platform (UCP), to replace the current fixed telephony estate which facilitates all desk phones, lift lines and alarms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aac37cfd-1233-4721-876c-a6878cd99b66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2940cc7c-ba0b-4d52-95a6-1a6613a7f856
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£595,221 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£595,221 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2020 - 29 Sep 2023 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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