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title: "Prior Information Notice - The provision of a Unified Communications platform"
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# Prior Information Notice - The provision of a Unified Communications platform

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abc732db-8fd4-4cdb-bef0-6f61e13a974a

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure a Unified Communications platform through an open tender process. The procurement exercise is set to take place in the Summer of 2017, with the tender period ending on 7th June 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2017 and will run until 30th June 2025. This tender falls under the telecommunications services industry category, specifically regarding the provision of goods and IT services, and is located in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those offering IP telephone services, telecommunications infrastructure, and software development services. Companies with expertise in integrated telecommunications services and dedicated business telephone network solutions will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging with this procurement can enhance business visibility and growth within the education sector, as the University seeks innovative solutions to improve its communication capabilities.

## Notice

The University plans to undertake a procurement exercise in the Summer of 2017 for the provision of a Unified Communications platform. As part of this procurement exercise we are undertaking soft market testing with potential providers. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840913a4-85e9-4e50-bf99-04a5c75b743c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services
- 64215000 - IP telephone services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
- 72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services
- 72212510 - Communication software development services
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 24 May 2017 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840913a4-85e9-4e50-bf99-04a5c75b743c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840913a4-85e9-4e50-bf99-04a5c75b743c
  24th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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