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title: "AudioCodes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a5a0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# AudioCodes

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a5a0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "AudioCodes" was initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire. Situated in Kempston, UK, the organisation operates within the sub-central government category. The contract involved services related to "System and support services," specifically aiming to acquire AudioCodes Mediant 2600 Session Border Controllers as a redundant pair. The procurement method applied was "below threshold - limited competition," indicating a more targeted and limited approach. This process has completed the award and contract stages, with BT BUSINESS DIRECT LTD, located in London, designated as the supplier. Key dates include the contract start date of 3rd September 2025 and end date on 31st March 2026, with the contract finalised on 1st September 2025.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in IT systems and support services, particularly those capable of providing border controller technologies in a secured manner. Companies that can demonstrate a reliable, high-quality service within the government supplier space would find this contract beneficial for growth, given the established relationship with a public body like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire. The contract value being substantial, at £13,270.77, further underlines the potential for financial growth and market credibility for the winning supplier. Large businesses, especially those already adept in working with public authorities and capable of fulfilling specialised procurement needs, are well-positioned to compete for such tenders.

## Notice

Audio Codes Mediant 2600 Session Border Controllers (SBC) Redundant pair

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061210-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,270 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | KEMPSTON |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BT BUSINESS DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061210-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061210-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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