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VARIATION - Provide a managed VoIP Telephony Solution

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The most recent procurement process involves the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, which has initiated a tender for the variation of a managed VoIP Telephony Solution, with the aim of upgrading their existing telephony system. This procurement falls within the telecommunications sector and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £66,250. The agreement period commenced on 30 June 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2021, and the tender period ended on 29 June 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in telecommunications, professional service provision, and training. Businesses that specialise in VoIP solutions, telecommunications systems, and relevant licensing services could find a competitive advantage in submitting bids for this contract, leveraging their capability to implement and support the proposed Vodafone solution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VARIATION - Provide a managed VoIP Telephony Solution

Notice Description

The MCA has a requirement to buy professional services, training and licensing from Vodafone in order to be able to implement the proposed Vodafone solution which is to upgrade the existing Avaya telephony platform to the latest version available (Avaya Communication Manager 8.1.X). This includes professional services, training upon the new Attendant Management Console and licensing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef94f7d3-53b4-499a-a228-8f0b44389cbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7781a973-9d7d-41e5-9abe-ecc7d106cef9
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, VCSE
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
£66,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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