Telephony - Unified Communications and Contact Centre

SOVINI LIMITED

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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sovini Limited focuses on acquiring a unified communications telephony platform and contact centre to bolster the operational framework for the Sovini Group. This tender, classified under services in the telecommunications network sector, is being conducted via an open procedure. Located in Bootle, United Kingdom, Sovini Limited is a public authority acting at the sub-central government level. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 20th July 2026 and the enquiry period concluding on 2nd July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications and software sectors, especially those specializing in networking, internet software, and communication services. With a project gross value of £750,000 and an emphasis on both price and quality criteria, businesses that can deliver high-quality telecommunication solutions and software packages stand to gain significantly. Companies experienced in similar public sector projects and those capable of providing comprehensive telephony and data transmission services would be well-positioned to participate competitively in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Telephony - Unified Communications and Contact Centre

Notice Description

To procure and implement a new unified communications telephony platform and contact centre capable of supporting the Sovini Group's needs For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bootle:-Telecommunications-network./62342ZUTP5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/62342ZUTP5

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions (Total of 24-Months_

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058017-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

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

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48510000 - Communication software package

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOVINI LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 6UR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

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