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title: "Softmarket test - Telephone systems"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-08"
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# Softmarket test - Telephone systems

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a9b92dd-d42c-4b52-9dd8-e333fddf7d3d

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council is initiating a soft market test for updated telephone systems and call centres, titled "Softmarket test - Telephone systems." This procurement falls under the networks industry category, specifically focusing on telephone cables and associated equipment. The council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process, with the engagement end date set for 25 April 2022. Relevant documents have been published, including an early engagement notice on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector. The project aims to enhance the telephone systems for the council, making it an ideal opportunity for specialised telecommunications companies to showcase their solutions. Engaging in this process could lead to further collaborations with the council, expanding business reach within public sector contracts in the region.

## Notice

Soft Market test for updated telephone system and call centres for Cambridgeshire County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8f4c2a-4e93-494e-b1d4-c511d96e12a2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32551000 - Telephone cables and associated equipment

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 13:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8f4c2a-4e93-494e-b1d4-c511d96e12a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8f4c2a-4e93-494e-b1d4-c511d96e12a2
  8th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d3391308-3eb7-ec11-8113-005056b64545&p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Softmarket details can be found here:

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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