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R5828 Telephony Solution

TOWER HAMLETS

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14 Apr 2022 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has recently completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "R5828 Telephony Solution". This project falls under the telecommunications industry category, specifically focusing on maintenance services of telecommunications equipment. The winning supplier, Bell Integration, is set to provide various telephony services to the council, including hosting, SIP trunks, licensing, and maintenance. The award was made as part of a limited procurement method due to the unique technical requirements of the existing telephony system, and the contract, valued at £1,801,254, was signed on 14 April 2022, lasting for a period of three years with options for extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those with expertise in maintenance and support of telephony systems. Companies that specialise in integrated communication solutions, voice recording technologies, and IVR facilities would find this project aligns with their service offerings. As further development in telephony infrastructure arises, businesses that can adapt or innovate alongside this evolving market will stand to benefit from similar future contracts with regional authorities like the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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Notice Title

R5828 Telephony Solution

Notice Description

The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets intend to enter into a contract with Bell Integration. The service is to provide telephony services to the council, including hosting, SIP trunks, licensing, voice recording, IVR facilities, speech recognition software, maintenance and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is to provide telephony services to the council, including hosting, SIP trunks, licensing, voice recording, IVR facilities, and maintenance and support.

Procurement Information

This award is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(II) because competition is absent for technical reasons. The Council operates a long standing telephony system which will eventually be replaced when it moves to its new premises. The Economic Operator is the only company that can provide maintenance and support for the council's current infrastructure. The contract will be awarded for 3 years (2 + 1 ).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032e01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010085-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,801,254 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Mr Neil Ward
Contact Email
neil.ward@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073645000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL LNTEGRATION

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