Tender

Telephony Procurement

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire University Academies Trust (SUAT) is undertaking a tender for a "Telephony Procurement" project, aiming to supply and install a telephony solution across eleven academies and their central offices in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the active tender phase, with submissions required by 21st April 2020. The contract will commence on 1st June 2020 and is scheduled for a three-year term ending on 31st May 2023. This opportunity is categorized under telecommunications services and is valued at £60,000. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, falling below the threshold for formal competitive procedures.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and technology services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses capable of providing reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective cloud-based Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) solutions may find this tender particularly appropriate. Companies should be prepared to demonstrate the ability to adapt their services to meet varying broadband capabilities at each academy to ensure continuous functionality. This project represents a chance for service providers to enhance educational environments through innovative technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony Procurement

Notice Description

Please note registrations of interest are closed. SUAT is seeking to procure services for the supply and install of a telephony solution for eleven of its academies and the central offices. The purpose of this notice is to inform potential suppliers about SUAT requirements for the supply of such services. The ITT and accompanying documentation provides suppliers with the information needed to enable them to submit a bid for the opportunity and can be requested by contacting hkirkham@suatrust.co.uk. The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust which currently consists of nineteen academies, of which there is one secondary academy and eighteen primary academies across Staffordshire; the Trust head offices are based in Stone, Staffordshire. SUAT promotes high aspirations and excellence for all. Our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the academies, pupils, and the wider community in order to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century. Quality technology services in each of our academies is key in sustaining the learning and working environments of our pupils and staff to support better outcomes for all. Tenderers must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a service which is of high quality, reliable and reasonably priced. SUAT requires Tenderers to provide a proposal for a telephony service as specified within the tender documentation; the services will form a three-year term from 1st June 2020 to 31st May 2023. A cloud based VOIP system would be preferable in all academies with the ability to link the systems together, however, as the capability of each academy's broadband differs, the suggested solution for each academy must be capable of functioning in accordance with their broadband, not subject to loss of service or connectivity. It is acceptable for the solution to differ in different academies where this offers optimum functionality and enhances and improves the capabilities and functionality currently available to SUAT and its academies. The tender submission is required by 21.04.2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff9a6a07-6ee1-4de0-b72a-7aea4a51bdef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72eaab5f-cb29-4b74-83c2-cfb4685bc252
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 2-3 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
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STONE
Postcode
ST15 0TL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Walton
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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