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title: "Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) & Direct Inward Dialling (DDI) Agreement"
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# Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) & Direct Inward Dialling (DDI) Agreement

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-308a5d64-7462-4f89-b9ce-c5d3349d4be8

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund has finalised a public procurement process for a contract titled "Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) & Direct Inward Dialling (DDI) Agreement." This contract pertains to telecommunications network services with a specific focus on SIP channels and DDI services. These services will be relocated to Croydon, London. The project, categorised under the telecommunications network industry, commenced on 15 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 14 October 2025, including a 12-month extension option that was executed. The total contract value amounts to £63,135.36, including VAT, and it was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award completion stage.

For businesses specialising in telecommunications services, this tender provided a significant opportunity to partner with a large, reputable organisation such as the Pension Protection Fund. Though the procurement has been completed, similar future tenders would be particularly beneficial for large-scale providers like Virgin Media Business Limited, who can offer extensive SIP and DDI solutions. Such contracts are instrumental for companies looking to expand their services in the public sector and establish long-lasting relationships with governmental bodies. Businesses capable of delivering robust telecommunications network solutions should monitor upcoming opportunities from similar procurement notices.

## Notice

This contract is for the SIP channels and DDIs which are to be relocated to Croydon. The initial contract term is 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The overall contract value (including the optional 12-month extension) is PS53,812.80. Notice updated to reflect option to extend executed for final 12 months. Value updated to include VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f94991f0-6bad-4ccb-8cc8-1765e5485b2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2021 - 14 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,135 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,812 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 15:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f94991f0-6bad-4ccb-8cc8-1765e5485b2f
- 28 Oct 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f94991f0-6bad-4ccb-8cc8-1765e5485b2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f94991f0-6bad-4ccb-8cc8-1765e5485b2f
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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