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title: "The Link Voice Services - AWARD"
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# The Link Voice Services - AWARD

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-981b9ddb-de53-4bda-a6f2-94ee6a9a0979

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Link Voice Services" was initiated by SE Shared Services, acting as the lead organisation for a consortium of public sector bodies in the Sussex region, including East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council. The contract, classified under telecommunications services (CPV code 64200000), has a total estimated value of £4,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 24 February 2018 and will expire on 23 February 2022, following the competitive dialogue procurement method. The award of this contract was made on 5 February 2018, and the tender period concluded on 31 December 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in voice and telecommunications services, particularly those experienced with integrating emerging technologies such as Skype for Business. Given the collaborative nature of the consortium, businesses capable of providing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support migration processes would be well-positioned to compete. As multiple public sector partners are expected to purchase through this framework, potential suppliers can anticipate a broad market for their services within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

The Link Consortium is a public sector consortium within the Sussex region formed of a number of public sector organisations. These organisations include East Sussex County Council (the Host Authority), Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and a number of associated District and Borough Council organisations. The consortium is primarily focused on Information Technology and Communication services, with members all accessing a shared Public Sector Network infrastructure to access a range of services and products. Previously the Link has offered Voice services through a supplier framework agreement, with several of the Link consortium members (including East Sussex County Council) accessing service contracts through this mechanism. This framework recently ended, so the Link, based on demand from consortium members, is seeking to run a new procurement for a further Voice services framework. Consortium members are excited by the opportunities offered by new technologies, particularly through the integration with Skype for Business services and features intended to raise automation and efficiency. Consortium members are particularly interested in the migration processes and options, the timescales attached to these activities, and the support that a potential EO can offer in enabling this migration. For the purpose of this procurement, ESCC is acting as the Lead Partner, although many other public sector partners are expected to purchase services through any eventual framework contract. Each public sector partner that wishes to purchase services will enter into a direct contractual arrangement, under the framework, with the successful EO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8215a51-eb01-4b70-99e1-6dedbe592e2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2018 - 23 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KCOM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8215a51-eb01-4b70-99e1-6dedbe592e2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8215a51-eb01-4b70-99e1-6dedbe592e2b
  14th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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