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title: "The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0348e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLACES FOR PEOPLE"
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# The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0348e8

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## Summary

The buying organisation Places for People located in Preston, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of telecoms and associated services. The title of the tender was "The Provision of Telecoms and Associated Services", falling under the industry category of telecommunications services. The procurement stage was cancelled, with a total contract value of £800,000 signed on 29th October 2022. The contracting authority sought a sole supplier to transition to digital services before the copper switch-off in 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete for the contract with Places for People. Businesses capable of offering telephony services, router management, unified communications solutions, and other related services would be well-suited for this opportunity. The initial contract term is 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Businesses with expertise in telecommunications services and innovative solutions aligned with the transition to digital technologies would find this tender beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

Places for People are seeking to appoint a sole supplier of the provision of telephony services and related management services. Places for People are looking to transition away from analogue services ahead of the copper switch off in 2025. The transition is a key objective for Places for People, and will be looking to start this work as soon as the provider has been appointed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Places for People are seeking to appoint a sole supplier of the provision of telephony services and related management services. Places for People are looking to transition away from analogue services ahead of the copper switch off in 2025. The transition is a key objective for Places for People, and will be looking to start this work as soon as the provider has been appointed. Places for People are also looking for a sole supplier who can provide high levels of customer services and establish a full range of management information, KPI's and metrics to provide technical and management reporting against specific SLAs to cover availability, performance, quality, and provisioning of the service. As well as offering a cost effective and forward-thinking solution(s) that are fit for purpose as the estate changes over the duration of the contract. In addition, proactively identifying what services are required, what is available and begin the process of replacing services and by providing a flexible and innovative approach when reviewing site requirements. Please note that Avaya and SBCs are not required as part of this contract. Overview of services to be supplied but not limited to: * Calls & lines * Broadband services * Router management * WLR rental (PSTN, rental) * WLR call traffic * Unified Communications solutions * Wi-Fi solutions * Call recording * Network cabling (fibre) * CRM integration * Simplified monthly billing and relevant monitoring, management and reporting * Migration of service from incumbent supplier (if required) and the management of any third parties required to migrate and deliver the service. * Complete management of installation and transitions services. * Ongoing support and maintenance services. Places for People will be looking to appoint a sole provider for the initial contract term of 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further 2 years (3+2). Additional information: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/S648HQ5J4T

Options: The Contracting Authority has an option to extend the duration of the agreement by a period of 24 months in accordance with the terms set out in the agreement.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority has an option to extend the duration of the agreement by a period of 24 months in accordance with the terms set out in the agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030652-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLACES FOR PEOPLE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2022 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030652-2022
- 21 Jun 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016963-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=731906936
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Telecommunications-services./723974Q3EF
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/S648HQ5J4T
- https://www.oceantelecom.com
- https://www.placesforpeople.co.uk

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