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title: "DFE Telephony Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ced35f8-6bfc-40a7-bcc4-c891ea374efd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-01-23"
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# DFE Telephony Strategy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ced35f8-6bfc-40a7-bcc4-c891ea374efd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DFE Telephony Strategy" is organised by the Department for Education, aiming to provide a strategic roadmap for telephony services in the education sector within the UK. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is located in London. The procurement method used was a CCS Call-off Agreement, with the contract period running from 12th June 2017 to 12th June 2019. The award for this tender, valued at £500,000, was made on 12th May 2017, and the tender period closed on 12th April 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses that specialise in telecommunication and IT services tailored for the education sector. Companies that align with the strategic objectives outlined in the tender can leverage this opportunity to establish relationships with a key public sector buyer. Additionally, larger firms with capabilities to deliver comprehensive telephony solutions would find this contract particularly well-suited for expansion into government-related projects.

## Notice

Summary of the current telephony position both fixed and mobile complete, a strategic roadmap, defining priorities for telephony use to 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002212f5-a5c6-42cc-8662-f15f4ab7ddcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - CCS Call-off Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 12 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | VISIONIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2018 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002212f5-a5c6-42cc-8662-f15f4ab7ddcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002212f5-a5c6-42cc-8662-f15f4ab7ddcf
  23rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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