Award

Telephony/Unified Communications Solution

MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Feb 2022 at 08:40

Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Devon District Council is seeking a supplier for a Telephony/Unified Communications Solution as part of their ongoing efforts to modernise service delivery following challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £95,000, set to commence on 28th March 2022 and run until 27th March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and proposals had to be submitted by 4th January 2022. The council operates from multiple locations in England, necessitating seamless communication systems to facilitate agile working practices.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focusing on telecommunications and IT services, particularly those specialising in cloud-based solutions and unified communications technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative and responsive service delivery methodologies will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, suppliers who can demonstrate capability in improving communication efficiency and reducing operating costs will likely find this tender attractive.

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Notice Title

Telephony/Unified Communications Solution

Notice Description

Over the last 20 months' Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) has faced significant challenges due to the Covid19 pandemic. The Council has been faced with 1. radically changing our service delivery model 2. balancing shifting customer and staff expectations 3. modernising current working practices 4. maintaining financial sustainability All of the above occurred before we were able to invest in our infrastructure to provide seamless communications between staff and with our customers. With the shifted expectations on contemporary working environments and practices, and in conjunction with our Transformation Programme we are seeking a modern and resilient telephony provision with Unified Communications. Our existing systems need replacing in order to deliver a truly modern and unified communications framework through which we can deliver our services to the public. We plan to replace our existing on-premises PBX, Meridian switch system and our Avaya IPOCC contact centre with a cloud based VOIP solution. We operate out of various sites, so it is essential to ensure staff are able to move between sites and home whilst keeping their telephone number and functionality. We are looking to achieve the following from replacing our existing Telephone and Contact Centre solutions: Functions Enhancements * Unified Communications and Collaboration tools * Enhanced Mobile/Agile Working * SIP Endpoints (softphone, mobile device Apps and 'hard' desk phones) * Improved reporting on call handling, volume, usage and cost breakdown. System Availability & Enhanced Support * Contemporary System Architecture * Improve system lifetime (PSTN retirement) * Improved Redundancy/Flexibility (Business Continuity) Cost * Reduced/Efficient system administration * Reduced call costs * Reduced licencing and line rentals. Additional information: To access the documentation to collaborate in this opportunity you will need to register on Proactis/Advantage South West procurement portal accessing the Supplier login and Register Free with ProContract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6835d72-d9f2-4833-ad53-b7eef784a736
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b332b50b-7eba-4d7c-a4ab-823bf517686b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 27 Mar 2025 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
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dawn Moore
Contact Email
dmoore@middevon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1884234228

Buyer Location

Locality
TIVERTON
Postcode
EX16 6PP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Tiverton Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADWELL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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