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title: "Direct routing of call for Somerset Council. Documents available from Proactis - Supplier Network (proactisp2p.com)"
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# Direct routing of call for Somerset Council. Documents available from Proactis - Supplier Network (proactisp2p.com)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-996843e8-e538-4672-846f-bea3e6bb7aa4

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## Summary

Somerset Council has successfully awarded a contract for the direct routing of telephone calls, officially titled "Direct routing of call for Somerset Council." This procurement falls within the industry category of Telephone and Data Transmission Services (CPV 64210000) and includes dedicated-business telephone network services (CPV 64214000). The procurement process, executed through an open procedure, saw its tender period ending on 16th December 2024. The contract, valued at £61,360, will commence on 1st July 2025 and will continue until 30th June 2028. The delivery addresses include locations within the United Kingdom and internationally, covering British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging broad participation from diverse business types. Specifically, businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services have the potential to benefit significantly from this contract. By securing such contracts, companies can expand their service offerings, enhance their market presence, and leverage the stability and recurring nature of public sector contracts like this one from Somerset Council. The awarded contract was given to Southern Communications Corporate Solutions, showcasing the prospects for businesses with expertise in dedicated network services.

## Notice

Direct Routing of Calls

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6e5510-2aac-4f15-a1a7-cf9736b285c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,360 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 18:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6e5510-2aac-4f15-a1a7-cf9736b285c2
- 5 Feb 2025 at 18:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6e5510-2aac-4f15-a1a7-cf9736b285c2
- 15 Nov 2024 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa985d3b-888d-4731-9496-5cf843d3773f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6e5510-2aac-4f15-a1a7-cf9736b285c2
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa985d3b-888d-4731-9496-5cf843d3773f
  15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
  Contract Finder

## Notice URLs

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## Provenance

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