Tender

Support and Maintenance of BFI's Unified Communications Platform 2021

BFI

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Tender

07 Oct 2020 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) is conducting a tender for the "Support and Maintenance of BFI's Unified Communications Platform 2021". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the maintenance of information technology software. The tender process is currently active, with an end date for submissions set for 28th October 2020. The contract period is expected to commence from 1st January 2021 and conclude by 31st December 2021. Interested parties should note that support must cover Microsoft's Skype for Business 2015 Server, and the successful bidder will need to provide assistance during core business hours from 08:00 to 18:00.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support and software maintenance, particularly companies with experience in managing Skype for Business environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as expertise in telephony, online conferencing, and video collaboration can create a competitive edge. Interested bidders should register to express interest via the BFI’s procurement portal to access detailed documentation and submission guidelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support and Maintenance of BFI's Unified Communications Platform 2021

Notice Description

The BFI is tendering for the support and maintenance of its current Unified Communications platform. The technology supporting this platform is Microsoft's Skype for Business 2015 Server. The platform is deployed to provide UC capability throughout the BFI, in areas such as telephony, voicemail, online conferencing, video, IM and collaboration. The successful bidder should have extensive technical expertise in supporting a Skype for Business environment, utilising SIP and Enterprise Voice and, at a minimum, the successful bidder must be able to provide support via email, telephone and remote sessions during our core business hours of 08:00 - 18:00. Further details can be found within the invitation to tender documentation. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856c84ad-b256-4c9b-af49-a7911854ac6e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
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
BFI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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