---
title: "Unified Communication Telephony Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040235"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040235.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2024-08-16"
---

# Unified Communication Telephony Solution

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040235

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Blackburn with Darwen, has initiated a public procurement for a Unified Communication Telephony Solution within the industry category of Telecommunications services. Located in the Blackburn region (UKD41), this procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 19th October 2023. It involves replacing the existing Skype for Business telephony service with a new Microsoft Teams telephony solution, along with associated SIP Direct Routing network services. This effort is part of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's (BDBC) strategy to enhance their communication facilities. The procurement will be conducted through a restricted procedure, targeting services, and has a total budget of GBP 1,000,000 for a contract period lasting 2520 days.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft Teams and SIP network solutions. Suitable participants would be businesses capable of designing, providing necessary hardware, and supporting the installation and configuration of the telephony solution. Companies experienced in handling phased migrations from previous telephony systems to modern unified communication platforms will find significant scope for growth. The tender award criteria place emphasis on quality (45%), total cost of ownership (40%), and social value (15%), making it a well-rounded opportunity for businesses to showcase their comprehensive service offerings.

## Notice

Contract for provision of Unified Communication telephony solution

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for provision of Unified Communication telephony solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026043-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## Supplier

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

## 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 Aug 2024 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026043-2024
- 20 Sep 2023 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027729-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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