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Telephony Services Contract

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 21:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire University Academies Trust, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Telephony Services Contract." This contract was awarded through a limited competition method under the threshold, engaging three suppliers. The contract, valued at £62,061.12 excluding VAT, is set to commence on 28 June 2026, ending on 28 June 2029. It involves the supply, support, and management of telephony services across the Trust’s academies with Edison Network Ltd as the chosen supplier.

This telephony services contract provides a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those now or considering scaling to handle public authority contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in telephony provisions could particularly find such contracts beneficial, given the contract's competitive nature and the demand for high-quality service delivery. Such opportunities not only pave the way for business expansion but also illustrate the potential long-term partnerships within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Telephony Services Contract

Notice Description

Provision of telephony services for Staffordshire University Academies Trust and its academies. The contract includes the supply, support and management of telephony services across the Trust. The contract was awarded following a competitive quotation process involving three suppliers. The contract term is three years commencing on 28 June 2026 and ending on 28 June 2029. Total contract value is PS62,061.12 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aada
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051617-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,061 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 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
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DF
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDISON NETWORK

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