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title: "Telephony"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-18"
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# Telephony

Buyer: NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ebe5e37-5881-46cd-b70f-7342d42f6339

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Skype telephony services was conducted by the North Devon District Council, based in the South West of the United Kingdom. This open tender process, classified under the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry, had a total contract value of £293,365. The tender period ended on 28 February 2019, with the contract period commencing on 23 May 2019 and set to conclude on 22 March 2024. The council awarded the contract to Freedom Communications (UK) Ltd on 1 March 2019, with the award notice published on 18 March 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications solutions. Businesses that provide innovative telephony services and possess a strong understanding of the technology behind Skype communications would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within this category. Engaging in such contracts can help SMEs expand their client base and establish long-term partnerships with local government entities.

## Notice

Provision of Skype telephony service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5975fe56-8400-4afc-8e59-e7aff96d85c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2019 - 22 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £293,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £293,365 |
| 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 | NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | COMMERCIAL ROAD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX31 1DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | North Devon |
| Electoral ward | Barnstaple Central |
| Westminster constituency | North Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEDOM COMMUNICATIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32429000 - Telephone network equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2020 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5975fe56-8400-4afc-8e59-e7aff96d85c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5975fe56-8400-4afc-8e59-e7aff96d85c7
  18th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northdevon.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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