---
title: "Invitation to tender for Keys Academies Trust VOIP Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05055b"
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# Invitation to tender for Keys Academies Trust VOIP Renewal

Buyer: PKAT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05055b

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by PKAT, a public undertaking located in Peterborough, United Kingdom. They are inviting tenders for the renewal of the VOIP system for Keys Academies Trust, encompassing both secondary and primary academies. The procurement falls under the Telecommunications services industry category and follows an open procurement method with a below-threshold competition model. The tender documents were published on 22 April 2025, and the submission deadline is set for 16 June 2025. Interested parties should submit any enquiries by 16 May 2025. The entire contract period will commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2028, with potential extensions until 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in telecommunications services. Companies capable of offering VOIP infrastructure management and support, alongside experience in handling educational institution networks, will be well-suited to compete. The bid's award criteria focus primarily on a balance of price and quality, providing a competitive edge to businesses that can deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions. The open competition encourages diverse participation, allowing innovative providers a chance to showcase their capabilities in supporting educational sector communication needs.

## Notice

Keys Academies Trust (Keys) consists of one secondary academy and four primary academy's in the Peterborough. The current trust wide VOIP system currently sits on the UBOSS platform which consists of a single trust tenancy with each academy having their own site within the tenancy. With our system currently up for renewal we are seeking quotes for a like for like platform to support our trust wide VOIP communication. Within this renewal information document, you will be able to view details relating to the current number of handsets owned by each academy which will need to be migrated and supported on the new platform along with details relating to each academy's current configuration. Each academy contains either a multi or single level auto attendant with Jack Hunt containing both a multi and single layer due to our Trust offices being based on this site. Each site within the current UBOSS platform also contains a number of hunt groups with totals per site listed in the tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016125-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PKAT |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE3 9PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Ravensthorpe |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 08:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016125-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016125-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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