--- title: "Unified Communications (UC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06663a21-ebc8-431c-aeb8-53ae5fc0a744" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06663a21-ebc8-431c-aeb8-53ae5fc0a744" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06663a21-ebc8-431c-aeb8-53ae5fc0a744.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06663a21-ebc8-431c-aeb8-53ae5fc0a744.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS" published: "2018-02-06" --- # Unified Communications (UC) Buyer: THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06663a21-ebc8-431c-aeb8-53ae5fc0a744 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06663a21-ebc8-431c-aeb8-53ae5fc0a744) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06663a21-ebc8-431c-aeb8-53ae5fc0a744.json) ## Summary The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) in London is initiating a tender process titled "Unified Communications (UC)" aimed at replacing existing fixed line telephone handsets and implementing a comprehensive unified communications system. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the tender expected to open for submissions from Monday, 10th April until Friday, 5th May. Interested parties need to submit their proposals via email by 4pm on the closing date, and engagement with potential suppliers must conclude by the end of the engagement period on 23rd February 2018. This tender falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications solutions, IT services, and communication technology to expand their market reach. Companies that offer innovative telephony services, audio and video conferencing solutions, as well as collaborative online platforms would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The project's aim to enhance flexible working options and improve remote collaboration indicates a strong demand for advanced and efficient communication systems, which can also provide substantial efficiency savings for the buyer. ## Notice The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is seeking proposals for the replacement of the current fixed line telephone handsets and the implementation of a unified communications (UC) system from its London office to provide: * Telephony services * Audio Conferencing * Video Conferencing * Online screen sharing and collaboration The key benefits are to provide more flexible working options and improved remote collaboration between staff and members of the RCoA as well as to realise efficiency savings on time and travel costs. The tender is open from Monday 10th April to Friday 5th May. Responses should be emailed to tsp@rcoa.ac.uk by 4pm on the 5th May. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69012e70-7d39-4ed2-8abe-67ecf4c1a025 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1R 4SG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies ## Release History - 6 Feb 2018 at 16:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69012e70-7d39-4ed2-8abe-67ecf4c1a025 - 10 Apr 2017 at 09:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c04617-5655-4273-9358-80c60221dd4c - 15 Mar 2017 at 11:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c04617-5655-4273-9358-80c60221dd4c - 14 Mar 2017 at 16:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c04617-5655-4273-9358-80c60221dd4c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69012e70-7d39-4ed2-8abe-67ecf4c1a025 6th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c04617-5655-4273-9358-80c60221dd4c 10th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9755475-1eb5-4132-adc7-b1851d2c33e9 Request for Proposal Document A (1) - Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7479950f-f174-471b-b442-e19cfbb857ec Request for Proposal Document A (2) - Supplier Response - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbd99dbe-300c-4a8e-b911-30a59138eea5 Request for Proposal Document B - Functional and Non-Functional Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0438d195-9fb3-4b0d-ad9a-cd4da27052fa Request for Proposal Document C - Pricing Schedule ## Notice URLs - https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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