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title: "IT197 - Unified Communications Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e44a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# IT197 - Unified Communications Solution

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e44a

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## Summary

Birmingham City University has completed the award of a Unified Communications Solution, titled "IT197 - Unified Communications Solution", under the telecommunications services industry. The contract is designed to integrate versatile voice communications via Microsoft Teams across all devices used by the university, enhancing communication flexibility and responsiveness for staff. The procurement process utilised the RM6116 - Network Services 3 framework, specifically the Unified Communications Lot (Lot 4B), facilitated by the Crown Commercial Service. The award, valued at approximately £1,395,607.28, was made to Exponential-e Limited, with the contract signed on 30th September 2025. The procurement method was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a strategic engagement within the established framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those experienced in implementing integrated communication platforms. Enterprises offering innovative and robust communication solutions could find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio in the education sector and beyond. Additionally, companies looking to leverage established procurement frameworks like the Network Services 3 can position themselves favourably for future opportunities with educational institutions. Offering a 60:40 quality to price award criteria, this tender underscores the importance of delivering high-quality solutions at competitive prices.

## Notice

IT197 - Unified Communications Solution Birmingham City University award for the implementation of Unified Communications. A streamlined and integrated voice solution enabling calls via Microsoft Teams across all BCU devices, regardless of location - providing flexible and responsive communication for staff. The procurement utilised RM6116 - Network Services 3 framework via Crown Commercial Service, Unified Communications Lot (Lot 4B) and the Further Competition option.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Birmingham City University award for the implementation of Unified Communications. A streamlined and integrated voice solution enabling calls via Microsoft Teams across all BCU devices, regardless of location - providing flexible and responsive communication for staff.

### Procurement Information

Further competition against the RM6116 framework, Lot 4B - Unified Communication Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-032820 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02ed16

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075182-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,395,607 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075182-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bcu.ac.uk

## Provenance

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