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title: "First Federation Trust - Communications, Security & VolP Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0487a0"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# First Federation Trust - Communications, Security & VolP Partner

Buyer: FIRST FEDERATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0487a0

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## Summary

The First Federation Trust has initiated a procurement process for a comprehensive communications, security, and VoIP solution, aiming to engage a single contractor to deliver services across all its sites in the UK. This project is classified under the IT services category, with a focus on consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV 72000000). Located in Liverton, Newton Abbot, the contract is valued at £1,000,000 and is planned for a duration of five years, with the option to extend by 12 months, starting mid-February 2025. The procurement is conducted via a two-stage restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender stage was active as of August 2024, with RM Education Ltd being awarded the contract during the award stage as of October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in security software development, telecommunications equipment, and networking solutions. The procurement process encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with six out of eight bids from SMEs indicating competitive engagement. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, innovative tech solutions within the outlined service categories would be well-suited to compete and thrive in this framework, offering them the potential to establish or expand collaborative relationships with the First Federation Trust.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

First Federation wishes to award a single contractor to supply an communications, security & VoIP Service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust. The ITT was issued as a two-stage competitive procurement conducted in accordance with the restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations (2015) as follows: - Stage 1 evaluation- Selection Questionnaire (SQ) - Stage 2 evaluation- Award Questionnaire The single contract will be awarded and will run for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months commencing mid February 2025.

Renewal: Extension for a further period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069870-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST FEDERATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWTON ABBOT |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ12 6JB |
| 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 | TLK25 Dorset, TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RM EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32429000 - Telephone network equipment
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
- 72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services
- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 72212761 - Anti-virus software development services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP
- 72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services
- 72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069870-2025
- 5 Aug 2024 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024503-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.firstfederation.org
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43212
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43358

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