Tender

Invitation to tender for Keys Academies Trust VOIP Renewal

PKAT

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Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by PKAT, a public undertaking located in Peterborough, United Kingdom. They are inviting tenders for the renewal of the VOIP system for Keys Academies Trust, encompassing both secondary and primary academies. The procurement falls under the Telecommunications services industry category and follows an open procurement method with a below-threshold competition model. The tender documents were published on 22 April 2025, and the submission deadline is set for 16 June 2025. Interested parties should submit any enquiries by 16 May 2025. The entire contract period will commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2028, with potential extensions until 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in telecommunications services. Companies capable of offering VOIP infrastructure management and support, alongside experience in handling educational institution networks, will be well-suited to compete. The bid's award criteria focus primarily on a balance of price and quality, providing a competitive edge to businesses that can deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions. The open competition encourages diverse participation, allowing innovative providers a chance to showcase their capabilities in supporting educational sector communication needs.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for Keys Academies Trust VOIP Renewal

Notice Description

Keys Academies Trust (Keys) consists of one secondary academy and four primary academy's in the Peterborough. The current trust wide VOIP system currently sits on the UBOSS platform which consists of a single trust tenancy with each academy having their own site within the tenancy. With our system currently up for renewal we are seeking quotes for a like for like platform to support our trust wide VOIP communication. Within this renewal information document, you will be able to view details relating to the current number of handsets owned by each academy which will need to be migrated and supported on the new platform along with details relating to each academy's current configuration. Each academy contains either a multi or single level auto attendant with Jack Hunt containing both a multi and single layer due to our Trust offices being based on this site. Each site within the current UBOSS platform also contains a number of hunt groups with totals per site listed in the tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05055b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016125-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PKAT
Contact Name
Howard Nelson
Contact Email
hnelson@pkat.co.uk
Contact Phone
01733 889124

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 9PN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Ravensthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

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