Award

The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services

PLACES FOR PEOPLE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2022 at 12:05

Tender

21 Jun 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation Places for People located in Preston, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of telecoms and associated services. The title of the tender was "The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services", falling under the industry category of telecommunications services. The procurement stage was cancelled, with a total contract value of £800,000 signed on 29th October 2022. The contracting authority sought a sole supplier to transition to digital services before the copper switch-off in 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete for the contract with Places for People. Businesses capable of offering telephony services, router management, unified communications solutions, and other related services would be well-suited for this opportunity. The initial contract term is 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Businesses with expertise in telecommunications services and innovative solutions aligned with the transition to digital technologies would find this tender beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services

Notice Description

Places for People are seeking to appoint a sole supplier of the provision of telephony services and related management services. Places for People are looking to transition away from analogue services ahead of the copper switch off in 2025. The transition is a key objective for Places for People, and will be looking to start this work as soon as the provider has been appointed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Places for People are seeking to appoint a sole supplier of the provision of telephony services and related management services. Places for People are looking to transition away from analogue services ahead of the copper switch off in 2025. The transition is a key objective for Places for People, and will be looking to start this work as soon as the provider has been appointed. Places for People are also looking for a sole supplier who can provide high levels of customer services and establish a full range of management information, KPI's and metrics to provide technical and management reporting against specific SLAs to cover availability, performance, quality, and provisioning of the service. As well as offering a cost effective and forward-thinking solution(s) that are fit for purpose as the estate changes over the duration of the contract. In addition, proactively identifying what services are required, what is available and begin the process of replacing services and by providing a flexible and innovative approach when reviewing site requirements. Please note that Avaya and SBCs are not required as part of this contract. Overview of services to be supplied but not limited to: * Calls & lines * Broadband services * Router management * WLR rental (PSTN, rental) * WLR call traffic * Unified Communications solutions * Wi-Fi solutions * Call recording * Network cabling (fibre) * CRM integration * Simplified monthly billing and relevant monitoring, management and reporting * Migration of service from incumbent supplier (if required) and the management of any third parties required to migrate and deliver the service. * Complete management of installation and transitions services. * Ongoing support and maintenance services. Places for People will be looking to appoint a sole provider for the initial contract term of 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further 2 years (3+2). Additional information: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/S648HQ5J4T

Options: The Contracting Authority has an option to extend the duration of the agreement by a period of 24 months in accordance with the terms set out in the agreement.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority has an option to extend the duration of the agreement by a period of 24 months in accordance with the terms set out in the agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0348e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030652-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 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
PLACES FOR PEOPLE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1772897200

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 2YB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Ashton
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN TELECOM

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