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Provision of Corporate and IT Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony across NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (Essex ICB) including Brentwood Community Hospital (BCH)

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

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Award

20 Apr 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (Essex ICB) is in the award stage of a tender for the provision of Corporate and IT Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony services. This contract has been awarded to Wavenet Limited and will cover services across the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board and Brentwood Community Hospital. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and will initially run until 31st March 2029, with an option to extend for up to two additional years, making the possible end date 31st March 2031. The procurement falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category, serving the East of England region. The total contract value, inclusive of potential extensions, is £158,580, outlining a significant investment in digital communication services under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Network Services 3.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and digital communication services, particularly those offering VoIP solutions. While the contract has already been awarded, the framework agreement method indicates ongoing opportunities for suitable suppliers, featuring potential extensions, allowing continuous engagement with the NHS sector. Suitable for SMEs, this contract aligns with industry growth in digital communication solutions, paving the way for technological advancements and service improvements within healthcare facilities. Companies can leverage this procurement to enhance their service portfolios, establish strong partnerships within the public health sector, and contribute to efficient communications infrastructure, thus fostering business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Provision of Corporate and IT Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony across NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (Essex ICB) including Brentwood Community Hospital (BCH)

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority (NHS Essex Integrated Care Board) has awarded a compliant Call-Off Contract to Wavenet Limited for provision of a Corporate and IT Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Telephony service across Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB) and Brentwood Community Hospital (BCH) under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Network Services 3; Lot 4b: Digital Communication Services (Unified Communications) (CCS RM6116 - Lot 4b), in accordance with the Framework Guidance and Rules.. The contract commences 1st April 2026 and expires 31st March 2029 with an option to extend up to two further years until 31 March 2031. The aggregate contract value (including extensions if enacted) for the proposed contract awarded is PS158,580 inc VAT. The total aggregate value of the contracts awarded to date to this Provider is PS371,439, broken down into subsequent call-off 23/2/23 - 30/6/25 (1Y+1Y term) PS163,296k, 01/7/25 - 31/3/26 (6M+3M term) PS49,563k and this new award from 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2031 (3Y+2Y term) PS158,580. This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements for sub-central contracting authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts where the contract value is at least PS30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, which govern the Framework Agreement his Call-Off Contract is associated with.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8b7c3ee-c5de-4912-a960-92865161a50a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2043620-3c55-47fa-a9a3-0d84419ccd7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32540000 - Switchboards

32550000 - Telephone equipment

32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

32570000 - Communications equipment

32580000 - Data equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,580 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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