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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Unified Communications

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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23 Nov 2020 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the UK has awarded a contract titled "Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Unified Communications" for the provision of telephony services valued at £21,500,000. This contract, awarded on 19th November 2020, continues Vodafone Limited's supply of services for a maximum duration of twelve months, running from 20th November 2020 to 19th November 2021. The procurement falls under the telecommunications services industry and was executed following a prior agreement established under a Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement in March 2015.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and related services, particularly those who can deliver high-quality telephony solutions. Although Vodafone Limited has secured the current contract, firms that specialise in innovative communication technologies, systems integration, or telecommunications management may find future opportunities by bidding for similar contracts or by offering complementary services to BEIS and other government departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Unified Communications

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has requested that Vodafone continue to supply telephony services on a monthly basis for up to a maximum of twelve months. The Contract was originally let by Department of Energy and Climate Change in March 2015 under a Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement, reference RM1498, commencing services on the 21st Novem-ber 2015 for five years to 20th November 2020. The Department of Energy and Climate Change became the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy under a machinery of Government change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d735bf-cf90-43df-9dbe-11dbc455e8a7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 19 Nov 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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