Tender

Telephony with integrated Contact Centre capabilities

CUNNINGHAME HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

In a public procurement initiative, Cunninghame Housing Association Ltd seeks to implement a replacement telephony system with integrated contact centre capabilities, targeting the telecommunications services industry. The project's location is South West Scotland, with the association's headquarters based in Ardrossan. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and the process is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions is 20th January 2026, with the award period commencing on 21st January 2026. This opportunity includes services such as cloud-based telephony platform migration, call centre functionality, multisite operation support, and GDPR-compliant hosting, valued at £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialised in telecommunications services, particularly those experienced in cloud-based systems and contact centre technologies. Companies able to provide cost-effective, innovative solutions supporting 150 users, alongside maintaining seamless integration with systems like Rubixx Housing Management and Microsoft, will be well-positioned to succeed. The procurement method allows for the inclusion of variant bids, offering flexibility and a wider scope for creative solutions that could further enhance business scope and reputation in the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony with integrated Contact Centre capabilities

Notice Description

Replacement Telephony system including contact centre capabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this tender includes: Replacement of the existing Mitel telephony and contact centre systems. Migration to a fully cloud-based telephony platform. Provision of call recording, call reporting, and basic call centre functionality for all 150 users. Integration with business systems Rubixx Housing Management System & Microsoft). Support for multisite operations. Ongoing support, maintenance, and business continuity services. A hosted platform geographically located to comply with GDPR regulations. Please refer to the full requirements on the Invitation to Tender document attached as an additional document.

Options: Options for one-off costs for handsets (deskphones), headsets if required in year 1 to be shared.

Renewal: Ongoing provision after initial 5 year term to be negotiated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fab8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085049-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUNNINGHAME HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
John McIntyre
Contact Email
jmcintyre@chaltd.org
Contact Phone
+44 1294468360

Buyer Location

Locality
ARDROSSAN
Postcode
KA22 8DA
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ardrossan
Westminster Constituency
North Ayrshire and Arran

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