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Focus telephony

Coventry University

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21 Aug 2026 at 17:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University procured telephony network services for its Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone number ranges. The requirement covered Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) channel services, including SIP channel line rental and support during the university’s clearing activity. The service supports the university’s telephone communications and is associated with network connectivity. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, for Coventry University’s operations. The established service provider is FOCUS 4 U LTD, trading from Shoreham-by-Sea. This opportunity is relevant to telecommunications providers that can supply and support SIP channels, VoIP number ranges and associated network services for a university or similarly complex organisation. It may also suit providers able to maintain continuity of service during high-demand periods such as student admissions and clearing.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a below-threshold direct award without competition. FOCUS 4 U LTD was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 18 August 2026 and runs from 19 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Its value is £25,637.27 excluding VAT, or £30,764.72 including VAT. The requirement arose from an existing rolling monthly arrangement for SIP channel telephony services, with the supplier having provided the service since 2009/2010. The stated rationale refers to annual billing for SIP channel line rental and support during clearing, alongside the cost and disruption of changing provider through a competitive procurement. The awarded procurement category is goods, classified under CPV 32400000 for networks.

This award indicates an established requirement for SIP channel telephony supporting VoIP telephone number ranges at Coventry University. A credible future competitor would need to provide reliable SIP connectivity, manage line rental and support arrangements, and maintain telephone service continuity for a large education organisation. Experience of supporting demanding operational periods, including clearing, would be relevant because the requirement specifically includes support during that activity. Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate that they can take over or maintain an existing telephony estate without creating disproportionate transition cost or disruption. The buyer’s use of a direct, below-threshold route in this procurement shows that continuity and the practical cost of change were important considerations. Providers monitoring this buyer should therefore be prepared to evidence dependable service management and transition capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Focus telephony

Notice Description

Focus group Ltd currently provide SIP channel telephony services for Coventry University's VOIP telephone number ranges on a rolling monthly billing basis dating back to 2009/2010. Annual billing includes SIP channel line rental and support during clearing, The cost of time of change resulting from a competitive procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e9f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080098-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,637 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS 4 U LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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