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title: "The Provision of Skype Headsets & Phones"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11514323-c763-4426-9b2c-68298e545917"
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buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-04-11"
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# The Provision of Skype Headsets & Phones

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11514323-c763-4426-9b2c-68298e545917

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## Summary

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking suppliers for "The Provision of Skype Headsets & Phones" as they migrate from a Cisco telephony system to Skype for Business. This tender is focused on the telecommunications industry, specifically involving the replacement of around 2,500 phone handsets with headsets. The procurement is at the award stage, having been published on 14th March 2019, with a total contract value of £45,000 and an anticipated contract period from 5th April to 31st August 2019. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, which facilitates broader competition.

This project presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide high-quality headset solutions and have experience in large-scale supply contracts will be well positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender allows firms to expand their client base while contributing to the innovative telecommunication strategy of a local authority.

## Notice

After successful piloting South Gloucestershire Council are now commencing a migration from a Cisco telephony system to Skype for Business. This will involve the replacement of approximately 2500 phone handsets with a headset for all users. User requirements gathering is underway with the first migrations starting shortly. The Council plan to complete this exercise by the summer of 2019. Visit the following link for the documentation: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=efcd472b-a045-e911-80f3-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaca87d5-6c48-452d-b514-df818f53b64c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | YATE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACS BUSINESS SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32550000 - Telephone equipment

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2019 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaca87d5-6c48-452d-b514-df818f53b64c
- 14 Mar 2019 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b52aaf5-0baa-4e8e-9722-06eff34f2e89
- 14 Mar 2019 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1e5d0b-de1e-4a04-a3df-2b74f2d0e9e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaca87d5-6c48-452d-b514-df818f53b64c
  11th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b52aaf5-0baa-4e8e-9722-06eff34f2e89
  14th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1e5d0b-de1e-4a04-a3df-2b74f2d0e9e7
  14th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=efcd472b-a045-e911-80f3-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

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