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SIP Telephony Services

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 May 2026 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, involved the awarding of a contract titled "SIP Telephony Services" under the industry category of IP telephone services (CPV 64215000). The location for this service is the United Kingdom, with the procurement reaching the Award stage as of 22 May 2026. The tender process was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having concluded on 18 March 2026. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, involving a contract value of £111,078.32. The buying organisation is based in Brighton, GB, and the awarding status is active.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in telephony or communication services, such as MAINTEL EUROPE LIMITED, the awarded supplier. Despite not being positioned as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that fit within the larger corporate scale and have experience in delivering similar services stand to benefit significantly. The procurement offers a stable, year-long engagement delivering SIP telephony services, which could bolster a supplier's market presence within the NHS framework, particularly catering to essential government or public sector communication needs. This type of engagement not only contributes to revenue growth but also enhances supplier reputations in the public sector space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIP Telephony Services

Notice Description

Telephony system with SIP services for inbound and outbound calls to the public telephone network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1c2164-8e06-4370-a261-68980106f3c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£55,539 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,078 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAINTEL EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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