--- title: "Telephony systems and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e39c9ad-e751-4686-9e73-e34b72f87775" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e39c9ad-e751-4686-9e73-e34b72f87775" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e39c9ad-e751-4686-9e73-e34b72f87775.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e39c9ad-e751-4686-9e73-e34b72f87775.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)" published: "2017-08-09" --- # Telephony systems and Associated Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e39c9ad-e751-4686-9e73-e34b72f87775 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e39c9ad-e751-4686-9e73-e34b72f87775) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e39c9ad-e751-4686-9e73-e34b72f87775.json) ## Summary Kent County Council, operating under KCS Professional Services, is conducting a tendering process for "Telephony Systems and Associated Services," aimed at public sector bodies across the United Kingdom, including member authorities such as Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, and Suffolk. The open procurement method invites businesses to submit tenders up until the deadline on 15th September 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 30th October 2017 and will continue until 29th October 2021. The classification for this procurement falls under networks and telecommunications equipment and supplies. This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow in the telecommunications sector. Businesses that specialise in telephony systems, installation, and related services would find this tender particularly suitable. The accessibility of the procurement process through the ProContract portal further encourages participation from a diverse range of providers, ensuring that qualified suppliers can effectively compete to expand their client base within the public sector. ## Notice KCS on behalf of the Central Buying Consortium wishes to create an Agreement for the supply and delivery of Telephony Systems & Associated Services for use by public sector bodies identified at V1.3 (and any future successors to these organisations) Member Authorities that will be using the Agreement from the outset are: Hampshire CC, Hertfordshire CC, Oxfordshire CC, Suffolk CC, West Sussex CC. Other public bodies will have access to this Agreement but may only do so with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Agreement will be members, affiliates and associates of the CBC Group, Local Authorities, the Police Service, the Fire Service, the NHS & NHS Trusts, Housing Associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies & Free Schools), publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland. Additional information: This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c74fff-acff-4e27-a4f0-db50f165b14b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 29 Oct 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies ## Release History - 9 Aug 2017 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c74fff-acff-4e27-a4f0-db50f165b14b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c74fff-acff-4e27-a4f0-db50f165b14b 9th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.procurementservicesgroup.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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