Award

701 - Landline & Mobile Telephony 4

ASTON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2023 at 15:42

Tender

23 May 2023 at 23:33

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the provision of mobile and telephony services. The University is seeking a single contract covering all elements of telephone communications, excluding the university telephone system. They aim to identify suitable suppliers providing landline and mobile communications that integrate well with their business system. The procurement process involves a comprehensive request for a package solution to meet the University's functional requirements, with an emphasis on scalability and cost predictability. The contract has been awarded to Abzorb Systems Ltd, with a total contract value of £870,000 signed on 12th September 2023.

This tender by Aston University offers business growth opportunities for organisations providing mobile and telephony services. Companies offering scalable solutions, integrated business system solutions, and shared bundle options for minutes, texts, and data are well-suited to compete in this tender. The University has specified key objectives for the contract, including reduced costs, improved procurement processes, sustainability, and social value considerations such as supporting local suppliers and offering graduate placements. Businesses interested in providing innovative telecommunications services with a focus on meeting the University's functional requirements and service expectations will find this tender as a gateway to potential growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

701 - Landline & Mobile Telephony 4

Notice Description

Aston University is going out to tender for the provision of mobile and telephony services as a combined offering, providing a scalable solution, providing flexibility and predictable costs. Mobile handsets are to be provided as part of the service offering. Landline requirements will include retention of existing ISDN lines and SIP lines. Aston University is looking for a single contract covering all elements of telephone communications (excluding the university telephone system). By embarking on this procurement process the University wishes to identify suitable suppliers of both landline telephony and mobile communications, which is the best fit solution in terms of functional requirements and business system integration. Ideally the University would want to identify a Landline and Mobile Telephony service that not only meets all, or the key aspects of required functionality and service, but also is part of an integrated business system solution capable of meeting the broader financial, procurement and functionality. The University is therefore seeking to contract with an organisation that must be able to provide a package solution (based on a shared bundle of minutes, texts and data), to meet the functional requirements of the University. The University wishes to enter into a single contract for the supply of goods and services. If suppliers are to propose to engage a third party to supply any of the elements, this arrangement must be covered by a formal subcontract agreement between the Tenderer and the third party (ies).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aston University is going out to tender for the provision of mobile and telephony services as a combined offering, providing a scalable solution, providing flexibility and predictable costs. Mobile handsets are to be provided as part of the service offering. Landline requirements will include retention of existing ISDN lines and SIP lines. Aston University is looking for a single contract covering all elements of telephone communications (excluding the university telephone system). By embarking on this procurement process the University wishes to identify suitable suppliers of both landline telephony and mobile communications, which is the best fit solution in terms of functional requirements and business system integration. Ideally the University would want to identify a Landline and Mobile Telephony service that not only meets all, or the key aspects of required functionality and service, but also is part of an integrated business system solution capable of meeting the broader financial, procurement and functionality. The University is therefore seeking to contract with an organisation that must be able to provide a package solution (based on a shared bundle of minutes, texts and data), to meet the functional requirements of the University. The University wishes to enter into a single contract for the supply of goods and services. If suppliers are to propose to engage a third party to supply any of the elements, this arrangement must be covered by a formal subcontract agreement between the Tenderer and the third party (ies).

Options: Bidders must be able to meet the minimum the tender specification before submitting any variant bids.

Renewal: The initial contract period is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2x 2 year period, bringing the total contract period to 6 years. We will begin the re-procurement process in year 5 of 6, if the contract has been extended to its maximum term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ced0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029025-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
We will begin the re-procurement process in year 5 of 6, if the contract has been extended to its maximum term.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mr Jacob Rankine
Contact Email
j.rankine@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212043000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABZORB SYSTEMS

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