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Operator Connect SIP Telephony Services (EDC and SLDC)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the titled contract "Operator Connect SIP Telephony Services," falling under the IT services industry category. This tender involves the migration of former legacy district council users from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, with a value of £69,115.36. The procurement was executed through a direct award via the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework. The tender process concluded on 10th July 2025, and the contract commenced on 4th November 2025, set to end on 3rd December 2026. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those involved in telephony and unified communications. While the contract was awarded via the direct award method, such opportunities reveal potential for future collaborations or openings under similar frameworks. SMEs might find similar opportunities accessible, as this procurement acknowledged their suitability. Business growth can be further fostered by engaging with such governmental contracts, whether by forming strategic partnerships or positioning themselves for future tender submissions under comparable categories.

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Notice Title

Operator Connect SIP Telephony Services (EDC and SLDC)

Notice Description

Operator Connect SIP Telephony Services for migration of former legacy district council users from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams. The contract award was carried out through CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 via Direct Award. This is a contract finder award notice only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ac4a7e-f894-42ad-8c3a-fb5cb81c4987
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,115 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,115 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2027 1-2 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Henderson
Contact Email
alison.henderson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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