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title: "Telephony Solution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-08"
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# Telephony Solution

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fd07fa6-625b-40e8-bb2a-d10d49ad59de

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is undertaking a public procurement contract for a "Telephony Solution," classified under IP telephone services. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a restricted procedure, with the contract valued at £1,050,000. The tender period concluded on 4th July 2022, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2023, running through to 31st March 2028. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative telephony solutions. As this project involves a long-term contract, companies with expertise in IP telephony services are particularly well-suited to compete, facilitating partnerships that can leverage advanced technology and provide tailored services to meet the specific requirements of Colchester Borough Council.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the "Council) is conducting a mini competition under Crown Commercial Services - RM3808 - Network Services 2, utilising Lot 5: IP Telephony Services and the Council's specific requirements are set out in the attached Documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d296c5-0fc0-43a4-a41b-8a10b7af295c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,050,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAMMA TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64215000 - IP telephone services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d296c5-0fc0-43a4-a41b-8a10b7af295c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d296c5-0fc0-43a4-a41b-8a10b7af295c
  8th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=699281280
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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