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title: "VARIATION - Provide a managed VoIP Telephony Solution"
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# VARIATION - Provide a managed VoIP Telephony Solution

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef94f7d3-53b4-499a-a228-8f0b44389cbd

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## Summary

The most recent procurement process involves the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, which has initiated a tender for the variation of a managed VoIP Telephony Solution, with the aim of upgrading their existing telephony system. This procurement falls within the telecommunications sector and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £66,250. The agreement period commenced on 30 June 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2021, and the tender period ended on 29 June 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in telecommunications, professional service provision, and training. Businesses that specialise in VoIP solutions, telecommunications systems, and relevant licensing services could find a competitive advantage in submitting bids for this contract, leveraging their capability to implement and support the proposed Vodafone solution.

## Notice

The MCA has a requirement to buy professional services, training and licensing from Vodafone in order to be able to implement the proposed Vodafone solution which is to upgrade the existing Avaya telephony platform to the latest version available (Avaya Communication Manager 8.1.X). This includes professional services, training upon the new Attendant Management Console and licensing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7781a973-9d7d-41e5-9abe-ecc7d106cef9 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,250 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32524000 - Telecommunications system

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 13:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7781a973-9d7d-41e5-9abe-ecc7d106cef9
- 11 Nov 2021 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7781a973-9d7d-41e5-9abe-ecc7d106cef9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7781a973-9d7d-41e5-9abe-ecc7d106cef9
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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