--- title: "Unified Communications (UC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88123382-0da2-45fa-a27b-7fb5ff57d235" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88123382-0da2-45fa-a27b-7fb5ff57d235" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88123382-0da2-45fa-a27b-7fb5ff57d235.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88123382-0da2-45fa-a27b-7fb5ff57d235.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS" published: "2017-05-03" --- # Unified Communications (UC) Buyer: THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88123382-0da2-45fa-a27b-7fb5ff57d235 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88123382-0da2-45fa-a27b-7fb5ff57d235) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88123382-0da2-45fa-a27b-7fb5ff57d235.json) ## Summary The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is currently conducting a tender for a Unified Communications (UC) system aimed at replacing existing fixed line telephone handsets and enhancing communication services from their London office. The tender period commenced on 10th April and will conclude on 5th May 2017, by which time proposals must be submitted via email to tsp@rcoa.ac.uk. The total value of the contract is estimated at £40,000, including telephony, audio and video conferencing, and online collaboration tools. The contract is expected to begin on 9th July 2017 and will last for two years, with delivery expected in London. This opportunity presents substantial growth prospects for SMEs specialising in telecommunications, IT services, and unified communications solutions. Companies that can deliver innovative, cost-effective communication technologies and that are able to provide services tailored to enhance remote collaboration and flexible working will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Interested bidders should focus on demonstrating their experience in implementing similar systems, alongside offering efficient customer support during and after the contract period. ## Notice The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is seeking proposals for the replacement of the current fixed line telephone handsets and the implementation of a unified communications (UC) system from its London office to provide: * Telephony services * Audio Conferencing * Video Conferencing * Online screen sharing and collaboration The key benefits are to provide more flexible working options and improved remote collaboration between staff and members of the RCoA as well as to realise efficiency savings on time and travel costs. The price range stated on the notice is for implementation and hardware costs and does not include VAT. The tender is open from Monday 10th April to Friday 5th May. Responses should be emailed to tsp@rcoa.ac.uk by 4pm on the 5th May. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jul 2017 - 8 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1R 4SG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32550000 - Telephone equipment ## Release History - 3 May 2017 at 11:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e - 27 Apr 2017 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e - 25 Apr 2017 at 08:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e - 21 Apr 2017 at 16:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e - 20 Apr 2017 at 15:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e - 19 Apr 2017 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e - 10 Apr 2017 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e - 10 Apr 2017 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9332256-d54b-43b8-b67b-62d593ce0c8e 3rd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed3f997d-b409-4c2e-97f5-06e32ac3e000 Request for Proposal Document A (1) - Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/486a9201-dbd2-4e07-9e3e-88f0797f6a49 Request for Proposal Document A (2) - Supplier Response - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb416428-82a1-48ce-aba8-5874cc774b02 Request for Proposal Document B - Functional and Non-Functional Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30ad851b-7b62-45ce-919c-1627a821238d Request for Proposal Document C - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac9d4935-29eb-4a06-bff1-547e90182eb0 Supplier Clarifications 18/04/17 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ab7d6fb-1fb0-4249-9413-d8765aeb0259 Supplier Clarifications 20/04/17 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fcc0091-3cc1-4863-aa33-e2245e6f46d8 Supplier Clarifications 21/04/17 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8db81ae2-cbf1-4363-8660-74e3885c2340 Supplier Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5f94d09-f2c8-4109-af74-05d80687e4cf Supplier Clarifications 27/04/17 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5115e9f9-0bc0-45f9-b826-3705f362baff Supplier Clarifications 03/05/17 ## Notice URLs - https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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