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Unified Comms and Telephony Platform Variation

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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10 Jun 2021 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority has conducted a procurement process for a project titled "Unified Comms and Telephony Platform Variation". This tender falls within the telecommunications sector and is located in London with the postal code E14 4QZ. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Vodafone 5 Ltd, and the contract period commenced on 27 May 2021, concluding on 26 May 2023. The total contract value is £1,312,879, with an initial value of £365,103 for the variation. The relevant tender period closed on 26 May 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive solutions in unified communications and telephony. Companies that specialise in telecommunications systems, IT services, and related technologies are well-positioned to compete and potentially secure contracts under similar call-offs from framework agreements in the future. Engaging with the Competition and Markets Authority can also provide vital business development opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified Comms and Telephony Platform Variation

Notice Description

Unified Comms and Telephony Platform - Variation to extend for 1 year under termination assistance (exercising contract option)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e758304a-62b5-43d3-813a-dfa803d6f674
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbf0371-9ce3-4102-aae1-6559d6a28f79
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32524000 - Telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,312,879 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,321,878 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2021 - 26 May 2023 1-2 years
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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

VODAFONE

VODAFONE 5

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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