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Avaya Hardware and Licences

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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30 Oct 2020 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company in the United Kingdom conducted a procurement process for "Avaya Hardware and Licences," aimed at supplying hardware and software to support call centre staff working from home due to COVID-19. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to telephone network equipment. The tender period was completed by 30 June 2020, with the contract starting on 1 July 2020 and concluding on 31 December 2020. The total value of the awarded contract was £307,000, with the procurement method classified as 'Other'.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses that specialise in telecommunications and IT solutions, particularly those that provide hardware and licensing for call centre operations. Companies poised to compete should have the capability to deliver technological solutions that enhance remote working environments, and those that are well-established within the public sector may find a competitive advantage. The contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business, highlighting the importance of providers with robust infrastructure and experience in large-scale implementations.

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Notice Title

Avaya Hardware and Licences

Notice Description

Provision of hardware and software to support the need as a consequence of COVID to support call centre staff working from home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d632d4f3-a682-4584-8b1e-9f70e924f744
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c7ceab-8181-4986-96a7-d21a3a22576e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32551400 - Telephone network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£307,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7JD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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