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title: "BSMHFT-16-0026 - Network Services - Public Switch Telephone Network SIP/ISDN30"
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# BSMHFT-16-0026 - Network Services - Public Switch Telephone Network SIP/ISDN30

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60bae8f1-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for network services, specifically focusing on the Public Switch Telephone Network SIP/ISDN30. This opportunity, identified as BSMHFT-16-0026, falls under the telecommunications network category (CPV code 32412100) and has a total value of £300,000. The tender was published on 28th October 2016, with the tender period ending on 16th November 2016. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2017 and conclude on 30th April 2020. Interested suppliers must be part of the Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM1045 under Lot 3 for traditional telephony services to be eligible for this mini-competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those offering traditional telephony services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as they can play an integral role in delivering the required services. Companies that have expertise in network services and a track record of providing reliable telecommunications solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further business growth through associations with a prominent NHS foundation trust.

## Notice

This is a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM1045 - "Network Services" Lot-3 - "Traditional telephony services". Only suppliers that have been awarded a place on this framework lot by CCS will be eligible to participate in this procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e232136-1068-4f14-873a-ec3dd85b722d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 3RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e232136-1068-4f14-873a-ec3dd85b722d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e232136-1068-4f14-873a-ec3dd85b722d
  28th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk

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