Award

Framework Agreement for Telephony Services for Schools

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2022 at 14:30

Tender

22 Nov 2021 at 12:17

Planning

05 Oct 2021 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Norfolk County Council for a contract titled "Framework Agreement for Telephony Services for Schools." This initiative falls within the services category, specifically focusing on the provision of telephone and data transmission services to educational institutions in Norfolk and Suffolk. The procurement is currently at the active stage, having commenced on 7 March 2022, with an estimated value of £250,000 and duration extending over four years. The tender sought suppliers to manage the installation and maintenance of telephony systems tailored for educational settings.

This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in ICT solutions, telephony services, or telecommunications infrastructure. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by numerous bids from SMEs in previous submissions. Companies skilled in offering VOIP, SIP technology, and general telephone services will find this tender particularly suitable, aiming to cater to an extensive network of over 400 schools, academies, and related learning services.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Telephony Services for Schools

Notice Description

ICT Solutions have been supporting ICT in Norfolk schools since 1990, currently providing varying levels of support to more than 400 schools, academies and other learning services.ICT Solutions requires partners to supply and install telephone systems and telephone line services suitable for educational environments.The Council was seeking to enter into a framework agreement for the supply, installation, management, maintenance, technical architecture, system design and project management associated with the provision of these services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ICT Solutions have been supporting ICT in Norfolk schools since 1990, currently providing varying levels of support to more than 400 schools, academies and other learning services.ICT Solutions requires partners to supply and install telephone systems and telephone line services suitable for educational environments.The Council was seeking to enter into a framework agreement for the supply, installation, management, maintenance, technical architecture, system design and project management associated with the provision of these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e7f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010084-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Dawson
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

COMM-TECH VOICE AND DATA

EASTERN VOICE AND DATA

MIDLAND TELECOM & IT

TEL GROUP

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