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Telephony Session Initiation Protocol Provider

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Aug 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for their "Telephony Session Initiation Protocol Provider" project. This contract, categorised under industry-specific software packages, specifically targets the provision of Telephony SIP Services. The procurement method was a limited procedure, executed via a compliant G Cloud 14 Direct Award Process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Gamma Network Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Nebury, UK, on 26th August 2025. The contract has a value of £50,468.8 and covers a duration of 36 months. The regional authority, based in Birmingham, is responsible for the initiative, with services to be delivered in the West Midlands area (region UKG31).

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the telecommunications and IT services sectors aiming to supply regional authorities. As the direct award process indicates a competitive environment despite no prior public call, firms with niche expertise in SIP services and experience with public sector contracts, particularly through frameworks like G Cloud, would find such tenders advantageous. Strategic partnerships with authorities, such as the West Midlands Combined Authority, can enhance visibility and lead to additional prospects across the public sector landscape in the UK.

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Notice Title

Telephony Session Initiation Protocol Provider

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Gamma Network Solutions Limited for telephony SIP services for 36 months, via a complaint G Cloud 14 Direct Award Process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Telephony SIP Services to West Midlands Combined Authority.

Procurement Information

Compliant direct award process via GCloud, longlist-shortlist.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051283-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,468 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.griffin@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS

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