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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The purchasing process, managed by Southampton City Council, concerns the "Operator Connect Provision," which focuses on providing telephone line services via Microsoft Teams. Categorised under miscellaneous services, the tender fits within the broader industry of networks. This process has been completed and concluded with an award made on 5th June 2026. It utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the procurement falling outside of directive scopes. The contract is valued at £190,512 and has a direct relevance to the region UKJ32, involving a procurement rationale as a framework purchase under PCR2015.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those with expertise in digital communication platforms like Microsoft Teams. The awarded contract to Gamma Telecom Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, underscores the importance of robust delivery capabilities in this sector. Businesses with a strong presence or operational capabilities in the UK, especially those familiar with regional public services, could significantly benefit from engaging in similar tenders. Companies with innovative solutions to enhance network services and competitive pricing models would be well-positioned to seize such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Operator Connect Provision

Notice Description

Operator Connect provision - telephone lines that run via Microsoft Teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Operator Connect provision - telephone lines that run via Microsoft Teams.

Procurement Information

Framework purchase (PCR2015)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053496-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,512 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA TELECOM

Further Information

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