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Unified Comms Audiocodes for SYP and HP

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Unified Comms Audiocodes for SYP and HP" has been completed by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. This contract focuses on the industry category of Software package and information systems and aims to replace legacy analogue telephony systems with modern digital connectivity, specifically integrating voice capabilities into Microsoft Teams. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKE region, this procurement was carried out through a direct award procedure as part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Framework. The contract was signed on 11 March 2026 and awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd for a value of £459,663.54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, networking, security equipment, and commercial off-the-shelf software solutions. Companies with expertise in unified communications and digital telephony systems, especially those with large scale operations like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, would find this tender appealing. These opportunities are ideal for businesses capable of providing modern, integrated telephony solutions, as well as those familiar with Microsoft Teams environment integration. Given the procurement method, such firms may find opportunities for growth by leveraging strategic frameworks and direct award channels associated with regional authority contracts.

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Notice Title

Unified Comms Audiocodes for SYP and HP

Notice Description

Unified Communications Audiocodes, modernising the existing analogue back-office telephony systems within SYP and HP by integrating external voice capabilities into Microsoft Teams. This initiative will replace legacy analogue ISDN lines with modern digital connectivity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Unified Communications Project aims to modernise the existing analogue back-office telephony systems within SYP and HP by integrating external voice capabilities into Microsoft Teams. This initiative will replace legacy analogue ISDN lines with modern digital connectivity. Transition call detail recording (CDR) from Tiger Prism to its Teams-compatible application and deliver a fully integrated telephony solution within the Microsoft Teams environment.

Procurement Information

DIRECT AWARD OPTION VIA CALL-OFF CONTRACT AWARDED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF IT HARDWARE, NETWORKING & SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF SOFTWARE (COTS) - REF.2821-2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021859-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£459,663 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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