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title: "Operator Connect SIP Telephony Services (EDC and SLDC)"
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# Operator Connect SIP Telephony Services (EDC and SLDC)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7cb4865-c2f7-4f1e-b4b4-532e1ceddd99

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the titled contract "Operator Connect SIP Telephony Services," falling under the IT services industry category. This tender involves the migration of former legacy district council users from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, with a value of £69,115.36. The procurement was executed through a direct award via the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework. The tender process concluded on 10th July 2025, and the contract commenced on 4th November 2025, set to end on 3rd December 2026. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those involved in telephony and unified communications. While the contract was awarded via the direct award method, such opportunities reveal potential for future collaborations or openings under similar frameworks. SMEs might find similar opportunities accessible, as this procurement acknowledged their suitability. Business growth can be further fostered by engaging with such governmental contracts, whether by forming strategic partnerships or positioning themselves for future tender submissions under comparable categories.

## Notice

Operator Connect SIP Telephony Services for migration of former legacy district council users from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams. The contract award was carried out through CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 via Direct Award. This is a contract finder award notice only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ac4a7e-f894-42ad-8c3a-fb5cb81c4987 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,115 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,115 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAMMA TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ac4a7e-f894-42ad-8c3a-fb5cb81c4987

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ac4a7e-f894-42ad-8c3a-fb5cb81c4987
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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