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title: "GB-Witham: ECFRS00378 Unified Communications UCaaS"
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# GB-Witham: ECFRS00378 Unified Communications UCaaS

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c63e0d25-ff5f-4aac-a582-ea33b9cfeae8

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## Summary

The Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "GB-Witham: ECFRS00378 Unified Communications UCaaS" project. This process was hosted through the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 Lot 2 Cloud Software framework, indicating a focus on IT software packages, specifically Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solutions. The total contract value is £271,904.48, with implementation intended for the East of England. The contract period is set from 25 June 2025 to 24 June 2028, with an option to extend by one year. The award to 8x8 UK Limited was finalised on 4 June 2025, and the award notice was published on 17 October 2025, marking the project at the completion stage of procurement.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cloud-based communication services. Organisations that offer scalable IT solutions focusing on software packages will find this type of contract beneficial. Although the completed award favoured a larger enterprise, SMEs might find potential in future tenders within this framework by capitalising on the experience of deploying comprehensive service solutions. This contract exemplifies a strategic opportunity for IT service providers aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector digital transformation projects.

## Notice

Purchase agreement for the Provision of Unified Communication Licenses "8X8 ". Contract award notice for the license of a "UCaaS" Unified Communications as a Service hosted solution awarded via the Crown Commercial Service RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Lot 2 Cloud Software framework. The contract is for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ecd12e-9e09-4100-9305-cdab7bc3ac03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £271,904 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,904 |
| 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 | ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 8X8 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ecd12e-9e09-4100-9305-cdab7bc3ac03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ecd12e-9e09-4100-9305-cdab7bc3ac03
  17th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=987832624
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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