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title: "Unified Comms and Telephony Platform Variation"
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# Unified Comms and Telephony Platform Variation

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e758304a-62b5-43d3-813a-dfa803d6f674

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority has conducted a procurement process for a project titled "Unified Comms and Telephony Platform Variation". This tender falls within the telecommunications sector and is located in London with the postal code E14 4QZ. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Vodafone 5 Ltd, and the contract period commenced on 27 May 2021, concluding on 26 May 2023. The total contract value is £1,312,879, with an initial value of £365,103 for the variation. The relevant tender period closed on 26 May 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive solutions in unified communications and telephony. Companies that specialise in telecommunications systems, IT services, and related technologies are well-positioned to compete and potentially secure contracts under similar call-offs from framework agreements in the future. Engaging with the Competition and Markets Authority can also provide vital business development opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Unified Comms and Telephony Platform - Variation to extend for 1 year under termination assistance (exercising contract option)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbf0371-9ce3-4102-aae1-6559d6a28f79 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2021 - 26 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,312,879 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,321,878 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE; VODAFONE 5 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32524000 - Telecommunications system

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 08:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbf0371-9ce3-4102-aae1-6559d6a28f79
- 10 Jun 2021 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbf0371-9ce3-4102-aae1-6559d6a28f79
- 7 Jun 2019 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f1a158-edde-41c0-b8bf-ef72c1f633b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbf0371-9ce3-4102-aae1-6559d6a28f79
  16th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f1a158-edde-41c0-b8bf-ef72c1f633b3
  7th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ww.gov.uk/cma

## Provenance

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