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Telephony Systems Support & Maintenance and Software Assurance

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 16:11

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, awarded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, focuses on "Telephony Systems Support & Maintenance and Software Assurance". It involves the renewal of support services for the Council's telephony systems, highlighting a need for continuity and effective integration with existing infrastructure. The procurement stage concluded with the award stage on 3rd February 2026. The procurement method was a direct award, indicating a decision without competitive bidding, primarily due to critical technical reasons and continuity needs. The project is situated in Beverley, United Kingdom (region UKE12), and addresses the goods and services category, with contract work beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The project allows for additional licensing and functionality purchases to accommodate evolving necessities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication and IT systems support, particularly those with established capabilities in software assurance and maintenance within public sector environments. Given the decision for a direct award, the contract necessitates a supplier like Aspire Technology Solutions that can meet intricate technical requirements and ensure seamless operational effectiveness. Large-scale technology firms with existing public sector collaborations are particularly well-suited, as they can provide and possibly enhance existing systems without compromising service integrity and operational continuity.

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Notice Title

Telephony Systems Support & Maintenance and Software Assurance

Notice Description

This contract is for the renewal of the support, maintenance and software assurance services for the Council's telephony system.

Procurement Information

These additional / repeat goods and services, to be provided by the existing supplier, are critical to the efficient and effective operation of the Council. A change in supplier would result in the Council receiving goods and services that are different from the existing solution. In terms of implementation, operation, and maintenance there would be a number of technical reasons which would make a switch to any other solution disproportionately difficult to achieve. The solution integrates with several other embedded solutions. To implement a new solution would cause significant disruption and risk and availability of resource to establish these integrations and deliver an effective solution overall. A change in software would also result in significant additional training for back-office staff being required, leading to a potential risk of disruption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061313
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009610-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lee Phipps
Contact Email
lee.phipps@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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