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First Federation Trust - Communications, Security & VolP Partner

FIRST FEDERATION TRUST

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30 Oct 2025 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The First Federation Trust has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "First Federation Trust - Communications, Security & VoIP Partner." This tender falls under the IT services industry, specifically covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is geographically centred in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 1st January 2025. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, has been awarded to RM Education Ltd, and the contract period is from 28th February 2025 to 27th February 2030. This project involves implementing communication, security, and VoIP services across the Trust's sites, with award details published on 30th October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, specifically those capable of providing comprehensive communications, security, and VoIP solutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement process was open to them as suitable candidates. Companies with experience in implementing and managing IT systems across multiple sites would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. Those looking to establish or expand their footprint in the South West region’s IT sector would greatly benefit from such a collaboration with the First Federation Trust, enhancing their visibility and potential for future projects.

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Notice Title

First Federation Trust - Communications, Security & VolP Partner

Notice Description

First Federation Trust wishes to award a single contractor to supply an communications, security & VoIP Service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8810ca7-99e5-429f-8150-3b729db72f99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004d2a31-3881-471c-beab-b01d5d59a006
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2030 Over 5 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
FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON ABBOT
Postcode
TQ9 5RW
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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