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title: "Request for Proposal for The Provision of Telephony Services - AWARD"
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# Request for Proposal for The Provision of Telephony Services - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c8d990e-9e41-4c85-bb14-2e694f558707

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently engaged in the award stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Proposal for The Provision of Telephony Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on installation and maintenance of line telephony equipment. The location for this contract is Sandwell, West Midlands, UK. The contract is expected to commence on 9th April 2018 and will run for a term of three years (1+1+1). The total estimated value for this contract is £95,000 per annum. The closing date for submissions was 26th January 2018 at 15:00 hours.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telephony services, particularly those with experience in traditional telephony systems and maintenance. Companies that possess the requisite capabilities and have previously engaged in similar contracts would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of this process allows firms to leverage their expertise and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a public sector client, enhancing their market presence and driving business growth opportunities within the telecommunications sector.

## Notice

Request for Proposal for The Provision of Telephony Services This is a Request for Proposal issued pursuant to paragraph 4 of Schedule 5 of the Framework Agreement RM1045 with information, instructions and guidance provided in Part A, following consideration of which the submission (Part B) should be completed and returned by all suppliers who wish to submit a proposal for the requirement described in the following pages. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) wishes to invite interested parties ("Suppliers") to participate in an exercise to establish a Contract for the provision of Telephony Services to the Council ("the Request for Proposal"). The procurement exercise will be a General Further Competition under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM1045 Network Services, Lot 3 Traditional Telephony Services. Scope of Contract The Council has a requirement to identify and appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide a 1+1+1 year term service, to supply the goods/services specified within the Specification. The total estimated value excluding VAT for the contract is PS95,000 per annum. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the contract. Period of Contract The Contract shall take effect on the commencement date and (unless it is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms or it is otherwise lawfully terminated) shall expire at the end of the period as set out in the award letter. The Contract is expected to commence on 9th April 2018 and will be for a period of 1+1+1 years. Performance and best value will be reviewed after each 12 month period. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to gain immediate access to the Request for Proposal for Provision of Telephony Services and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 26th January 2018 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe6b605-45b6-4833-a586-439f63f315f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32552000 - Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy
- 50334000 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony and line telegraphy equipment
- 50334100 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment
- 51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe6b605-45b6-4833-a586-439f63f315f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe6b605-45b6-4833-a586-439f63f315f6
  14th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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