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Unified Communications Solutions Framework

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2022 at 11:54

Tender

23 Mar 2022 at 14:40

Planning

08 Nov 2021 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) has initiated a complete tender process for the "Unified Communications Solutions Framework," aiming to establish a single provider framework for telephony infrastructure, including three lots: Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based), Mobile Voice & Data provision, and a Contact Centre platform. The procurement process follows an open procedure and the framework is intended for use by NCC and other contracting authorities in England and Wales. The deadline for bid submissions was set for 3rd May 2022, with the tender being classified under the CPV code 72000000, which includes IT services related to consulting, software development, and support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, telecommunications, or software development, particularly those capable of supplying integrated solutions across all three lots. Suppliers well-versed in traditional and SIP-based telephony solutions, mobile communications, and contact centre technologies will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses may consider collaborating with other specialists through subcontracting arrangements, as the NCC encourages partnerships to fulfil the comprehensive service requirements stated in the tender.

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Notice Title

Unified Communications Solutions Framework

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) is seeking to establish a single provider framework for the supply and management of supporting telephony infrastructure. The requirement is being let as 3 lots: Lot 1. Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based) Lot 2. Mobile Voice & Data provision Lot 3. Contact Centre platform All the above 3 lots will be awarded to a single Supplier. Bidders must note that the Council will only accept bids from Suppliers who are able to deliver the requirement in full inclusive of these 3 lots. Suppliers bidding for only one and / or two lots will be rejected. The Council recognises that Suppliers may not be able to deliver all these services directly themselves and may need to work in partnership through sub-contracting arrangements with other more specialist Suppliers. The Council welcomes these arrangements and bidders will be given the opportunity to outline their delivery of these services as part of their bid proposals. The framework will be for used by Nottinghamshire County Council and Contracting Authorities in England and Wales. The Council will be charging the winning Supplier a management fee of 1% based on the value of each call-off contract made by other contracting authorities.

Lot Information

Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based)

Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) is seeking to establish a single provider framework for the supply and management of supporting telephony infrastructure. The requirement is being let as 3 lots: Lot 1. Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based) Lot 2. Mobile Voice & Data provision Lot 3. Contact Centre platform All the above 3 lots will be awarded to a single Supplier. Bidders must note that the Council will only accept bids from Suppliers who are able to deliver the requirement in full inclusive of these 3 lots. Suppliers bidding for only one and / or two lots will be rejected. The Council recognises that Suppliers may not be able to deliver all these services directly themselves and may need to work in partnership through sub-contracting arrangements with other more specialist Suppliers. The Council welcomes these arrangements and bidders will be given the opportunity to outline their delivery of these services as part of their bid proposals. The framework will be for used by Nottinghamshire County Council and Contracting Authorities in England and Wales. The Council will be charging the winning Supplier a management fee of 1% based on the value of each call-off contract made by other contracting authorities.

Mobile Voice & Data provision

Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) is seeking to establish a single provider framework for the supply and management of supporting telephony infrastructure. The requirement is being let as 3 lots: Lot 1. Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based) Lot 2. Mobile Voice & Data provision Lot 3. Contact Centre platform All the above 3 lots will be awarded to a single Supplier. Bidders must note that the Council will only accept bids from Suppliers who are able to deliver the requirement in full inclusive of these 3 lots. Suppliers bidding for only one and / or two lots will be rejected. The Council recognises that Suppliers may not be able to deliver all these services directly themselves and may need to work in partnership through sub-contracting arrangements with other more specialist Suppliers. The Council welcomes these arrangements and bidders will be given the opportunity to outline their delivery of these services as part of their bid proposals. The framework will be for used by Nottinghamshire County Council and Contracting Authorities in England and Wales. The Council will be charging the winning Supplier a management fee of 1% based on the value of each call-off contract made by other contracting authorities.

Contact Centre platform

Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) is seeking to establish a single provider framework for the supply and management of supporting telephony infrastructure. The requirement is being let as 3 lots: Lot 1. Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based) Lot 2. Mobile Voice & Data provision Lot 3. Contact Centre platform All the above 3 lots will be awarded to a single Supplier. Bidders must note that the Council will only accept bids from Suppliers who are able to deliver the requirement in full inclusive of these 3 lots. Suppliers bidding for only one and / or two lots will be rejected. The Council recognises that Suppliers may not be able to deliver all these services directly themselves and may need to work in partnership through sub-contracting arrangements with other more specialist Suppliers. The Council welcomes these arrangements and bidders will be given the opportunity to outline their delivery of these services as part of their bid proposals. The framework will be for used by Nottinghamshire County Council and Contracting Authorities in England and Wales. The Council will be charging the winning Supplier a management fee of 1% based on the value of each call-off contract made by other contracting authorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f47d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018623-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
2 May 2022Expired
Award Date
26 Jun 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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