Award

Cloud SIP Circuit Rentals

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Cloud SIP Circuit Rentals" was managed by Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government authority located in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was executed through a direct method below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without open competition. This tender has progressed through the award stage with the contract being signed on 25th September 2025. The services will be provided by Gamma Network Solutions Ltd, based in London, and the contract is set to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with options for two further 12-month extensions.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services to engage with public sector contracts, particularly those specialising in communications technology and cloud services. Companies with capabilities in providing SIP channels and Cloud UCX hosting could benefit from similar future contracts. Although this tender was awarded without competition, similar engagements might arise that require competitive bidding, presenting a growth avenue for IT service providers ready to supply innovative solutions to public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Cloud SIP Circuit Rentals

Notice Description

200 x Gamma SIP channels with inclusive minutes and Cloud UCX hosting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a61b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061421-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£115,594 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS

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