Award

Direct Routing

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 14:44

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is seeking services for the Direct Routing of calls via MS Teams, specifically targeting telephone and data transmission services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 64210000, is conducted as an open procedure with electronic submission methods. The Council, based in Taunton, UK, has set a deadline for tender submissions on 16 December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract start date was indicated as 16 December 2024, aligning with the bidding process that is also set to commence on the same date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialised in providing dedicated business telephone network services, aiming at a contract that could span up to five years. Businesses that excel in delivering high-quality communication solutions, particularly those involving MS Teams integration, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Large enterprises as well as specialised service providers in the telecommunications sector should consider leveraging this opportunity for expanding their market reach and showcasing their expertise in comprehensive call routing solutions for regional authorities like Somerset Council.

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Notice Title

Direct Routing

Notice Description

Contract for the Direct Routing of calls via MS Teams for Somerset Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct routing of calls via MS Teams

Renewal: Initial contract period of 36 months with options to extend by a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003669-2025
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

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOMERSET COUNCIL

Contact Name
Jon Marks
Contact Email
commercialandprcourement@somerset.gov.uk, commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS

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