Telephony System - Cloud Communications 8x8

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jun 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a telephony service and Contact Centre System, titled "Telephony System - Cloud Communications 8x8." The contract, awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited, falls under the telecommunications services industry category, specifically IP telephone services. The service covers the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and is categorised under the services procurement category. The procurement method employed was a direct award. The tender period concluded on 15th May 2026, with the contract set to run from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2029. The total value awarded for this project is approximately £403,599.84.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those with expertise in cloud communications and contact centre systems. Companies that can offer advanced telephony solutions will find this contract enriching, especially large enterprises capable of fulfilling significant service contracts like Virgin Media Business Limited, the current supplier. Furthermore, the extensive contract duration allows for sustained business development and client engagement. While SMEs and VCSE organisations have not been specifically prioritised for this tender, larger entities with comprehensive service capabilities will likely find this an attractive opportunity for business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Telephony System - Cloud Communications 8x8

Notice Description

Contract for telephony service and Contact Centre System by Virgin Media (VBMo2) to Mansfield District Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebd35dfc-e5b9-4e0f-8dfb-ae91802bb216
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ed9cac-39e3-47fe-ba38-34b75541b6cc
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64215000 - IP telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£403,599 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2029 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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