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title: "Unified Communications Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62fe91a1-d3ee-4d79-bc7c-5bcd4d1d07bb"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-08-28"
---

# Unified Communications Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62fe91a1-d3ee-4d79-bc7c-5bcd4d1d07bb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Unified Communications Services" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, England. The contract, awarded to Vodafone Ltd, has an initial term running from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022, with a minimum value of £1,931,625.19 and a total potential value of £3,863,250.38. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 26 May 2021. The services procured fall under the category of telephone and data transmission services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications and integrated services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, given the potential for contract extensions and the value of the services involved. Businesses with expertise in unified communications, data transmission, and related technologies would be ideally positioned to compete for similar future contracts within this framework.

## Notice

Award Notice for Vone-C Services Initial Term is 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022 @ PS 1,931,625.19. There are 4 three month optional extension periods making the maximum possible contract period 2 years in total @ PS 1,931,625.19. Total possible contract value is PS 3,863,250.38

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed707e4d-0494-4c9e-b1a4-2247021bbd85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,863,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,863,250 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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 | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2021 at 17:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed707e4d-0494-4c9e-b1a4-2247021bbd85
- 28 Aug 2021 at 17:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed707e4d-0494-4c9e-b1a4-2247021bbd85
- 28 Aug 2021 at 17:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed707e4d-0494-4c9e-b1a4-2247021bbd85
- 28 Aug 2021 at 15:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed707e4d-0494-4c9e-b1a4-2247021bbd85
- 17 Jun 2021 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed707e4d-0494-4c9e-b1a4-2247021bbd85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed707e4d-0494-4c9e-b1a4-2247021bbd85
  28th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ff7b0f6-26be-4e68-880f-671dd2b13a2a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70a72d8b-2a55-4d48-9131-b6b29a51ca7b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d63a9eba-fabb-4dd4-bb00-33d8d78dd627
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58fb720d-20a6-44df-9606-4dbbe3b041b2
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