Planning

Telephony Replacement - Unified Communications

MIDLAND HEART

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Planning

12 Mar 2021 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Telephony Replacement - Unified Communications" is being initiated by Midland Heart, located at 20 Bath Row, Birmingham, UK. This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically categorised under IP telephone services (CPV code 64215000). Currently in the planning stage, the tender involves a Soft Market Test (SMT) aimed at understanding available solutions for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). Potential suppliers are encouraged to prepare for future competitive opportunities, with further notices expected as of 12 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telephony solutions and unified communications technologies. Companies that offer cloud-based communication services, Microsoft-integrated solutions, or other related IT services would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement could allow businesses to align with the strategic goals of Midland Heart, contributing to their corporate plan while expanding their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Telephony Replacement - Unified Communications

Notice Description

The purpose of this Soft Market Test (SMT) exercise is for Midland Heart to gain an understanding and appreciation of solutions currently available in the market that can fulfil the company's UCaaS (Telephony Replacement) requirements. This document aims to provide information about Midland Heart and the functionalities the company seeks in its Unified Communications solution, to enable potential suppliers to have a good understanding of our requirements and be able to respond accordingly. In delivery, the project aims to fulfil related corporate plan objectives. Our guiding IT principles are; Cloud first, Microsoft first.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029b2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005049-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64215000 - IP telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLAND HEART
Contact Name
James Woods
Contact Email
procurement.team@midlandheart.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3458020540

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1LZ
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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