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C0136 - Unified Comms (Teams Voice)

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "C0136 - Unified Comms (Teams Voice)" conducted by The National Lottery Community Fund focuses on integrating telephony services within the Microsoft Teams environment, specifically providing licenses for Microsoft Teams Voice and Cirrus Call Centre. This tender falls under the industry category of "Networking, Internet and intranet software package" and covers a wide range of delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and international territories. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a streamlined process for selecting the supplier SCG Corporate Limited. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract beginning on 1 March 2026 and concluding on 28 February 2029. The total contract value is £187,560, underscoring a significant financial investment. The process began on 8 January 2026, with key details published on the same day.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and digital integration, especially for those offering services to integrate and manage telephony systems within digital platforms like Microsoft Teams. The tender is particularly suitable for large businesses, given SCG Corporate Limited's involvement, although SMEs may find indirect opportunities as subcontractors or partners considering VCSE prioritisation was not applicable. The nature of the direct award process highlights the importance of establishing strong pre-existing relationships with awarding bodies such as The National Lottery Community Fund, thus businesses operating in this domain should consider enhancing visibility and reliability in these networks for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

C0136 - Unified Comms (Teams Voice)

Notice Description

Microsoft Teams Voice and Cirrus Call Centre licenses. Service will provide ongoing integration of telephony services within the Microsoft Teams environment and support for shared advice and/or support lines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2db726a-e2aa-4491-a2d4-f528f2b7ef54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750fe296-9bb5-43c7-a0c3-c9c230a86b5c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCG CORPORATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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