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IP Broadband One and Cloud Work Telephony

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IP Broadband One and Cloud Work Telephony" contract was led by Portsmouth City Council, situated in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on upgrade services of telephone switching equipment, and pertains to the South East England region (UKJ31). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed with BT Group PLC on 9th March 2025, effective from 21st March 2025 to 20th March 2028. This digital migration contract, required due to the scheduled Analogue Switch-off in December 2025, involved a procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown."

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those focused on digital migration and telephony infrastructure. Companies that provide competitive services in upgrading telephony systems from analogue to digital are well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities. As this is an active contract with a large entity like BT Group PLC, other businesses in the sector can seek potential subcontracts or collaboration to expand their service offerings and customer base, especially those that can deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions for digital infrastructure enhancements.

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Notice Title

IP Broadband One and Cloud Work Telephony

Notice Description

Due to the Analogue Switch-off, which is scheduled for December 2025, BT are engaging with customers to migrate them from analogue services over to digital. A contract is required to cover the initial period and ongoing use of the lines following digital migration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081917-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50334120 - Upgrade services of telephone switching equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,353 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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