Planning

Telephony Services

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 16:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of procuring telephony services for a unified communications solution on its core telephony platform. The procurement process is set to proceed under a selective method, specifically an award under a framework. This contracting process, identified under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-051c20, anticipates both procurement and renewal phases with a planned contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, potentially extending to 2033. The estimated gross contract value is £3,702,000, and it is categorized under public-telephone services, indicating a significant opportunity in the telecommunications industry, specifically within the UKD region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specializing in telecommunication services, particularly those with capabilities in providing unified communications solutions. Businesses that excel in comprehensive telephony services and have experience working within public sector frameworks will find this opportunity well-suited for growth. The scope and potential duration of the contract present a stable and lucrative venture, encouraging firms with strong competitive strategies to engage in this planned project, fostering innovation and expansion in public communication infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony Services

Notice Description

Unified Communications solution for the current core telephony platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024332-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64211000 - Public-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,085,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@nwas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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