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title: "Operator Connect Licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Operator Connect Licences

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-842c85b7-ffae-4647-b063-2e4fb376f42b

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has completed the award process for its procurement titled "Operator Connect Licences," aimed at providing operator connect telephony lines on MS Teams. The procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" and is designated as works. Taking place in the North East of the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th January 2026 and contract duration from 8th February 2026 to 7th February 2029, with an award notice published on 4th March 2026. The contract, valued at £208,170 GBP, has been awarded to Gamma Network Solutions Limited.

This contract presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and communication systems to expand their market reach. The direct award approach favours businesses that can swiftly align with the specific technological needs of Northumberland County Council. Organisations with expertise in integrating telephony systems within digital platforms like MS Teams are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth by delivering efficient software packages and aligned information systems. With a focus on SMEs, it encourages smaller entities to engage in competitive public sector procurement, fostering business growth and development.

## Notice

Provision of the operator connect for telephony lines on MS teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abeb08a5-737c-4ab5-9b3f-71027009326e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,170 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,170 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abeb08a5-737c-4ab5-9b3f-71027009326e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abeb08a5-737c-4ab5-9b3f-71027009326e
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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