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IP Telephony Services - con_11015

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Jun 2024 at 13:49

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28 Jul 2021 at 17:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract for IP Telephony Services. The contract involves supplying a range of IP telephony services for various use cases, such as Meeting Room Phones, Resilience Desk Phones, and Ministerial Phones. The contract's initial term is from 14/07/21 to 13/07/24, with options for a 2-year extension. The contract value is £179,725.32 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a Call-off from a framework agreement. Gamma Telecom Limited is the supplier for this contract.

This tender for IP Telephony Services by the Department for Education presents business growth opportunities for firms providing telecommunications and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IP telephony solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period spans from 2021-07-14 to 2024-07-13, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and other specified countries can participate in this tender, which aims to cater to the department's diverse telecommunication needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP Telephony Services - con_11015

Notice Description

The IP telephony footprint at the Department for Education has reduced by almost 90% following a change in strategy and has been further escalated by the need to appropriately respond to COVID. However, there is still residual requirement to provide IP telephony services for a number of use cases, which will be supplied under this Call-Off Contract: - Meeting Room Phones - Resilience Desk Phones - Facilities/Reception Phones - Ministerial Phones - Fax Lines IP telephony services will be delivered to each of the department's sites directly via public internet connections. The Call-Off Contract will also include the supply of pre-configured hardware to support the IP telephony offering, alongside implementation services, DDI porting and end user admin training. Initial term - 14/07/21 - 13/07/24 Extension Options - 2 years (1 + 1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab591aec-0725-4795-8350-0332de56a57c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56843fd4-a6a5-4f12-a3f9-7b651f5aae40
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32551400 - Telephone network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£234,295 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,725 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2021 - 13 Jul 2024 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
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 TELECOM

Further Information

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