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title: "Academies for Character Excellence Communications, Security & VolP Partner"
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# Academies for Character Excellence Communications, Security & VolP Partner

Buyer: ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0886d2f-302d-4700-ad39-1864de65d04c

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## Summary

The Academies for Character Excellence is looking to engage a single contractor to provide communications, security & VoIP services across all its sites within the Trust. The procurement method is a 'Restricted procedure', and the tender period ends on 12th January 2024. The contract period spans from 5th June 2024 to 4th June 2029. The total contract value is £1,200,000. The Academies for Character Excellence is based in Totnes, South West England, and the industry category is IT services.

This tender by Academies for Character Excellence presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, Internet support to compete for a sizeable contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a chance for growth and collaboration within the industry. The contract has been awarded to Talk Straight Group, commencing on 5th June 2024, indicating potential future opportunities within the IT services sector.

## Notice

1.2.2 ACE wishes to engage a single contractor to supply an communications, security & VoIP Service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c08ef1-9491-4176-9d5c-81a1106434f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2024 - 4 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALK STRAIGHT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c08ef1-9491-4176-9d5c-81a1106434f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c08ef1-9491-4176-9d5c-81a1106434f1
  16th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL168424
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.acexcellence.co.uk/

## Provenance

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