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Enterprise Telephony

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Dec 2022 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Supplier for enterprise telephony services, including IT infrastructure and contact centre solutions. The contract will run for a minimum of thirty-six months with possible extensions, totalling a maximum of sixty months. The procurement method used is selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline is set for September 19, 2022. The procurement falls under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunication services sector, particularly those experienced in providing cloud-hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) telephony solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Companies capable of integrating telephony services with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other systems are well-suited for this tender. The awarded contract, valued at £1,169,838, was granted to 8x8 (UK) Ltd. on December 6, 2022.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Telephony

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the "Council") is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide enterprise telephony, including IT infrastructure, architecture, and contact centre. To provide a cloud-hosted Software as a Service (hereafter referred to as "SaaS") telephony solution that will provide the functionality detailed in this Specification and all supporting documents, as well as software licence, support & maintenance, upgrade paths, and roadmap. To provide the Council with modern and flexible software services that meet customer's needs, without technical staff requiring bespoke telephony knowledge and skills. To provide the Council with a unified capable telecommunication solution that meets the requirements of this Specification and all supporting documents. Based on current demand across the Council estate, there are approximately 4,100 calls received daily into Customer Services, departmental extensions and extensions associated with individual members of staff. Using this figure gives a projected twelve-month figure of 1,074,382 calls received. For outbound calls, the figures are approximately 2,120 daily and 551,358 yearly. The Supplier must oversee implementation of the technology and co-ordinate activities through the Council's project management team. The implementation will include all aspects of the product including assistance as required, to deploy and configure software. Porting of the Council's existing number ranges, and implementation of all required set-up for call centre and hunt / call groups. Training for technical administrative staff, Learning & Development training staff, super users/change champions and the provision of training documentation for all other users. To enable integration with inhouse compatibilities such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Income management system, Revenues and Benefits system, payment systems and the Customer Relationship Management system for customer services to increase efficiency and can scale to meet the needs of the Council. The Contract will run for a minimum of thirty-six (36) Months, with the option for two (2) further twelve (12) Month extensions, in essence a maximum sixty (60) Month Contract. Suppliers identified on the Crown Commercial Service (hereafter referred to as "CCS") Network Services 2 (RM3808) framework agreement will be engaged directly to understand whether they wish to take part in this mini competition. Additional information: This procurement is being managed and awarded through the Mini Competition option of Lot 4 (Inbound Telephony Services) of the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement for Network Services 2 (Ref No. RM3808).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4fc9b57-7ed0-4360-8cc3-782b6d08e194
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb2964b2-15b7-44e0-9a32-6a709de375f7
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,169,838 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 2 Jan 2028 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

8X8 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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