Planning

Unified Communications and Contact Centre Solution

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Sep 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a tender process for a "Unified Communications and Contact Centre Solution." The council is situated in Manchester, United Kingdom, region UKD34, and seeks to engage a strategic partner to provide a secure, robust communications solution. This project falls under the IT services industry category, as detailed by CPV code 72000000. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published with key information accessible via The Chest / Proactis platform, specifically under Project DN791882. The engagement milestone is scheduled, with details due by 17th October 2025. The procurement process is above threshold, indicating a significant contract, with services expected to commence on 9th January 2026 and conclude on 8th January 2031.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those experienced in developing and integrating Unified Communications systems. Such businesses could benefit from providing a solution that enhances resident engagement and streamlines internal communications for Trafford Council. Companies with expertise in software development, internet services, and support who can ensure seamless integration with existing digital platforms are well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their portfolio and reinforce their presence in the public sector IT domain.

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Notice Title

Unified Communications and Contact Centre Solution

Notice Description

Trafford Council are looking to identify and engage a strategic partner to deliver a secure, robust, and future-ready Unified Communications (UC) and Contact Centre solution. The solution must support Trafford Councils ambition to enhance resident engagement, streamline internal communications, and integrate seamlessly with their corporate digital platforms. Further details can be found within the attached market engagement brief on The Chest / Proactis - Project information - DN791882

Planning Information

Further details can be obtained by accessing the project information contained on The Chest / Proactis as per Project information - DN791882

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a165
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059394-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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