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GB-Bristol: Carrier Services

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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19 Feb 2020 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for carrier services was conducted by the Office for Students in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "GB-Bristol: Carrier Services", was awarded on February 18, 2020, with a contract value of £19,100. The contract period is set to commence on February 24, 2020, and conclude on February 23, 2022. The service falls under the industry category of IP telephone services, and the procurement was initiated as a tender. The service delivery will take place in the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and information technology sectors, especially those offering IP telephone services. Given that the contracting authority has specified a focus on voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), smaller firms or those with experience in service delivery to educational institutions may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Overall, this procurement represents a valuable chance for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Carrier Services

Notice Description

Carrier services including vSBC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea4e2eca-21bb-4a58-9c1c-f3fb06b96bb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1284180c-1e7a-488f-ad3d-2d5e7b8362fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64215000 - IP telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2022 2-3 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Paul Halsall
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
01179317149

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABZORB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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