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Telephone Platform Upgrade

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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07 Nov 2025 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Telephone Platform Upgrade" involves United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" industry category and is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The Tender stage has been completed as of October 2025, and the award was published on 7th November 2025. The procurement method used was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Crown Commercial Services RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework Lot 4d Inbound Telephony Services. The contract, valued at £64,816.85, spans from 10th November 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a chance for business growth by being associated with a prominent healthcare institution. The procurement process's selective nature indicates that businesses with relevant expertise in telecommunication upgrades and integration are best suited for such opportunities. Additionally, the guaranteed contract period supports businesses looking for stable projects to enhance their portfolio and presence within the public healthcare sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephone Platform Upgrade

Notice Description

The Authority operates a fixed telephone platform to enable employees to be able to make and receive external and internal telephone calls. The telephone platform supports United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust. An upgrade to hardware and software is required to ensure the current version of the platform is up to date and continues to be secure and supported by the manufacturer and is essential to avoid compatibility issues and preventing service disruption to the Authority and patients. The contract value in the notice is for the full cost of the upgrade to be completed over the contract duration. This contract has been awarded via the Crown Commercial Services RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework Lot 4d Inbound Telephony Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6ed6ad3-5e66-42d4-82d0-f2580c16ff52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147ca6b9-afe6-4a63-b1eb-4d7c818b5bf3
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£64,816 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,816 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN,
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.P. INTEGRATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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