Tender

Prior Information Notice - The provision of a Unified Communications platform

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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24 May 2017 at 12:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure a Unified Communications platform through an open tender process. The procurement exercise is set to take place in the Summer of 2017, with the tender period ending on 7th June 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2017 and will run until 30th June 2025. This tender falls under the telecommunications services industry category, specifically regarding the provision of goods and IT services, and is located in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those offering IP telephone services, telecommunications infrastructure, and software development services. Companies with expertise in integrated telecommunications services and dedicated business telephone network solutions will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging with this procurement can enhance business visibility and growth within the education sector, as the University seeks innovative solutions to improve its communication capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - The provision of a Unified Communications platform

Notice Description

The University plans to undertake a procurement exercise in the Summer of 2017 for the provision of a Unified Communications platform. As part of this procurement exercise we are undertaking soft market testing with potential providers. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840913a4-85e9-4e50-bf99-04a5c75b743c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

64215000 - IP telephone services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

72212510 - Communication software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Procurement Office
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01612752160

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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