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title: "Transition from Jabber to New UC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-383eec1e-e32c-42b0-b799-001101455577"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2020-06-11"
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# Transition from Jabber to New UC

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-383eec1e-e32c-42b0-b799-001101455577

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Transition from Jabber to New UC" was managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, specialising in IT services such as consulting and software development. The procurement was completed with a total contract value of £50,000. The contract commenced on 23rd September 2019 and will run until 23rd September 2021. This tender, initiated as a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was officially awarded on 1st September 2019, with the award notice published on 11th June 2020. The services are expected to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies in the IT services sector, particularly those involved in consulting and software development. Businesses with a focus on transitional IT solutions and new communication platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders of a similar nature. With the ongoing transformation in communication technologies, there is an increasing demand for expertise in system integration and support services, making this an advantageous area for growth and engagement in public procurement.

## Notice

Planning for future move from Vone-C/Jabber to new chosen platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61395ff-07fa-40a2-9b2c-4dc7d72b51d9 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 23 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | VISIONIST CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2020 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61395ff-07fa-40a2-9b2c-4dc7d72b51d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61395ff-07fa-40a2-9b2c-4dc7d72b51d9
  11th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f89a5157-41bb-4c78-a57f-4a14eb85e7e3
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