Tender

Y22007 - Communication Solutions and Associated Telephony Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)

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Tender

06 Jan 2022 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Y22007 - Communication Solutions and Associated Telephony Services" is being conducted by Kent County Council (trading as KCS) in the telecommunications industry. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 6th January 2022, with submissions due by 25th February 2022. The contract, which has an estimated value of £50 million, will span from 1st June 2022 to 1st June 2026, and is open to public bodies within the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the communication and telephony services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in various communication solutions—ranging from traditional telephony to advanced unified communications—would be well-suited to compete. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide not only equipment and installation services but also associated support, maintenance, and training services outlined in the indicative requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Y22007 - Communication Solutions and Associated Telephony Services

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement covers the provision and installation of a full range of communication solutions, associated services, equipment, support and maintenance. The equipment under this Framework Agreement may be provided as a direct purchase or via a Lease agreement. Indicative requirements include, but are not limited to, the following applications: * Traditional Telephony Services * Data Access Services * Local Connectivity Services * Inbound Telephony Services * IP Telephony * Paging and Alerting * Video/Audio Conferencing * Unified Communications (i.e. Teams/Zoom) * Contact Centres * Broadband * Call Tariff's * Mobile including Devices, Airtime and Services * WIFI/ Internet Access * VOIP / SIP Telephone Systems * Call Packages * Numbering * Alarms and Call Points Suppliers must have the capability to provide a wide range of Communication Solutions and Associated Telephony Services including supply and installation. Associated Services may extend beyond the indicative requirements above and may include, but not be limited to: * End User Support * Service Desk * Integration * Installation * Project Management * Training * Asset Management Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement but may only do so with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. Full details of the classification of potential Customer's geographical areas and organisation classifications are detailed in the FTS notice and within the Invitation To Tender document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37606e1d-b981-413b-b945-73916d3a72d3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 1 Jun 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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