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title: "Unified Comms Vone-C & Storm"
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# Unified Comms Vone-C & Storm

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-047de2f4-b49a-4182-90da-c42eb2046f92

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Unified Comms Vone-C & Storm" project, initiated by the Department for Education, located in Manchester, England. This procurement falls under the category of IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The contract has a total value of £2,212,911 and was awarded on 14 July 2017, with the contract period spanning from 14 July 2017 to 14 July 2019. This particular procurement method was conducted as a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender is documented as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network and communication services, particularly those that are agile and can respond quickly to technological needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this tender process, as the procurement indicated suitability for SMEs. Companies that understand the dynamics of offering IT solutions to educational institutions are likely to benefit from this contract and further explore collaborative opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Network and communication services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de518d8e-3e70-4cfa-bb7f-8655e3f0ef5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2017 - 14 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,212,911 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,212,911 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 7RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de518d8e-3e70-4cfa-bb7f-8655e3f0ef5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de518d8e-3e70-4cfa-bb7f-8655e3f0ef5f
  14th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83f5d221-9853-42d4-8770-95f848f2b935
  n/a

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