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# Unified Telecommunications

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab0426fa-4bcd-44cb-b4b1-5b185336fea3

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire embarked on a procurement process titled "Unified Telecommunications" focusing on communication land-line rental and maintenance services of telecommunications equipment, as well as repair and maintenance services related to office and telecommunications equipment. This selective procurement was carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Virgin Media Ltd with a total value of £1,245,174.78 GBP. The contract, commencing on 29th August 2024 and concluding on 29th August 2027, spans various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in telecommunications services, hardware support, and managed services. Companies with expertise in upgrading systems such as Openscape, Redbox, and Wordwatch, as well as those experienced in break-fix support for hardware and software, will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement process favours SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a preference for diverse and innovative suppliers. Such opportunities are vital for fostering business expansion and building long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Unified Telecommunications Break-fix Support for Hardware/ Software Service and support and Managed Service Upgrade of Openscape to V10, Redbox and wordwatch

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d43802-cb7e-47df-9d5f-4ad7cb4253d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,245,174 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 64214400 - Communication land-line rental

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d43802-cb7e-47df-9d5f-4ad7cb4253d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d43802-cb7e-47df-9d5f-4ad7cb4253d9
  11th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/

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