Award

VoIP Telephone Services

THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 11 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 13:27

TenderAmendment

19 Aug 2024 at 10:24

TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2024 at 14:57

TenderAmendment

01 Aug 2024 at 10:39

TenderAmendment

01 Aug 2024 at 10:36

TenderAmendment

30 Jul 2024 at 08:58

TenderAmendment

26 Jul 2024 at 10:22

TenderAmendment

18 Jul 2024 at 10:54

TenderAmendment

16 Jul 2024 at 15:03

TenderAmendment

11 Jul 2024 at 15:09

Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge Housing Society Limited (CHS), located in Cambridge, England, has completed the procurement process for VoIP Telephone Services. The procurement, classified under IP telephone services, involved replacing the existing digital telephone system with a scalable solution designed to work predominantly with softphones across multiple locations. The tender referenced T25/001/CHS required interested suppliers to submit PQQ documentation by 19th July 2024 and tenders by 9th August 2024. The procurement utilised an open procedure above the threshold, providing equal opportunities to all suppliers. The awarded contract, valued at £23,040, commenced on 18th September 2024 and will run until 17th September 2027. The award status remains active, as it was officially announced on 16th December 2025.

This procurement presents lucrative business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as the procurement was deemed suitable for such organisations. Enterprises specialising in scalable digital communication solutions and softphone technology can leverage this opportunity to enhance their position in the telecommunication industry. Companies experienced in servicing multi-location setups can also find this tender advantageous. With CHS's emphasis on scalability and digital transformation, suppliers offering innovative and adaptable technological solutions would be well-placed to compete successfully in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

VoIP Telephone Services

Notice Description

CHS requires a digital telephone system to replace its existing system. The system needs to be scalable and predominantly softphone working across a number of locations. Further details are included in the PQQ document. Additional information: The PQQ documentation is to be completed and submitted by 19th July 2024. This will be to assist CHS in shortlisting bidders to invite to tender for VoIP Telephone Services. The Disclosure of interest documentation is also to be completed and returned with the PQQ by 19th July. Tenders to be submitted by 9th August 2024. All corresponding emails must have our Tender reference in the email subject: T25/001/CHS VoIP Telephone Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c983057-07ab-4c88-ad4e-17d23fb3ec0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64215000 - IP telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2024 - 17 Sep 2027 2-3 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
THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 9ZR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Histon & Impington
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IP EXCHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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