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title: "Provision of Fixed Line and Direct Routing Services to The DfE"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# Provision of Fixed Line and Direct Routing Services to The DfE

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2317a01c-3513-4db6-b759-6a5f164dda2b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the contracting process titled "Provision of Fixed Line and Direct Routing Services to The DfE," classified under the IT services category. This procurement, managed via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, involved the provision of fixed line estate telephones and Teams Direct Routing services. The tender was aimed at various regions, including the United Kingdom and other global locations, with a contract value of £264,178.72. The procurement moved from the tender stage, which concluded on 16 May 2025, to the award stage, where Gamma Telecom Limited was selected as the supplier on 24 July 2025. The contract commenced on 14 July 2025 and is set to end on 13 July 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those capable of scaling up their offerings to meet government needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, thanks to the procurement's suitability criteria favouring these organisations. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their clientele to include public sector bodies and build a robust portfolio in IT and telecommunications services.

## Notice

Contract for DfE's fixed line estate telephones and Teams Direct Routing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee13763-8add-45f2-b882-7f3b2d405584 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,178 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,178 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAMMA TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee13763-8add-45f2-b882-7f3b2d405584

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee13763-8add-45f2-b882-7f3b2d405584
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c150686-6a24-483f-8031-972cf4783e34
  n/a

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