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title: "24-35 Unified Communications System"
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# 24-35 Unified Communications System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e75a835-7754-4b1b-9767-27a93f2d9fb3

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed the contracting process to procure a Unified Communications System, awarding this tender through NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Cloud Solutions 2 (SBS10256) Lot 2. The procurement process falls under the communications network industry category, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The University pursued a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded to Softcat Ltd on 5th June 2025, with the contract period set from 9th June 2025 to 8th June 2030. This initiative arises due to BT's phase-out of PSTN and ISDN services by January 2027, prompting the need for modernisation.

Businesses specialising in communications networks and cloud solutions, particularly those capable of adapting to the evolving technology landscape, stand to gain from such opportunities. This tender might attract companies looking to leverage their expertise in unified communications systems and expand their footprint in educational institutions. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable to partake in this procurement process, allowing diverse business participation. Given the long-term contract duration and significant value awarded, companies can secure steady growth and partnership potential with educational authorities like the University of Wolverhampton.

## Notice

Due to Openreach (BT) stopping the PSTN and ISDN services in January 2027, it has become necessary for the University to procure a modern unified communications system to replace its current system. A unified communications tender was issued against NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Cloud Solutions 2 (SBS10256) Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0a96d1-6126-4e10-93e0-9b57db485511 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,712,750 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0a96d1-6126-4e10-93e0-9b57db485511

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0a96d1-6126-4e10-93e0-9b57db485511
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wlv.ac.uk

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