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title: "Corporate Telephony Platform"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-02"
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# Corporate Telephony Platform

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aac37cfd-1233-4721-876c-a6878cd99b66

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider for a "Corporate Telephony Platform" to replace its current fixed telephony system with a Unified Communications Platform (UCP). This procurement falls under the industry category of Telephone and data transmission services. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract was awarded following the tender period that ended on 25th September 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £595,221.28, commenced on 30th September 2020 and will run until 29th September 2023. The opportunity is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those that provide unified communication solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given that the suitability requirements include preference for such businesses. Companies capable of delivering innovative and effective telephony systems may find this an advantageous venture for growth and expansion within the public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of a replacement corporate telephony system, in the form of a Unified Communications Platform (UCP), to replace the current fixed telephony estate which facilitates all desk phones, lift lines and alarms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2940cc7c-ba0b-4d52-95a6-1a6613a7f856 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £595,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £595,221 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2020 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2940cc7c-ba0b-4d52-95a6-1a6613a7f856

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2940cc7c-ba0b-4d52-95a6-1a6613a7f856
  2nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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