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title: "Focus telephony"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e9f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Coventry University"
published: "2026-08-21"
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# Focus telephony

Buyer: Coventry University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e9f9

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## Summary

Coventry University procured telephony network services for its Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone number ranges. The requirement covered Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) channel services, including SIP channel line rental and support during the university’s clearing activity. The service supports the university’s telephone communications and is associated with network connectivity. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, for Coventry University’s operations. The established service provider is FOCUS 4 U LTD, trading from Shoreham-by-Sea. This opportunity is relevant to telecommunications providers that can supply and support SIP channels, VoIP number ranges and associated network services for a university or similarly complex organisation. It may also suit providers able to maintain continuity of service during high-demand periods such as student admissions and clearing.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a below-threshold direct award without competition. FOCUS 4 U LTD was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 18 August 2026 and runs from 19 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Its value is £25,637.27 excluding VAT, or £30,764.72 including VAT. The requirement arose from an existing rolling monthly arrangement for SIP channel telephony services, with the supplier having provided the service since 2009/2010. The stated rationale refers to annual billing for SIP channel line rental and support during clearing, alongside the cost and disruption of changing provider through a competitive procurement. The awarded procurement category is goods, classified under CPV 32400000 for networks.

This award indicates an established requirement for SIP channel telephony supporting VoIP telephone number ranges at Coventry University. A credible future competitor would need to provide reliable SIP connectivity, manage line rental and support arrangements, and maintain telephone service continuity for a large education organisation. Experience of supporting demanding operational periods, including clearing, would be relevant because the requirement specifically includes support during that activity. Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate that they can take over or maintain an existing telephony estate without creating disproportionate transition cost or disruption. The buyer’s use of a direct, below-threshold route in this procurement shows that continuity and the practical cost of change were important considerations. Providers monitoring this buyer should therefore be prepared to evidence dependable service management and transition capability.

## Notice

Focus group Ltd currently provide SIP channel telephony services for Coventry University's VOIP telephone number ranges on a rolling monthly billing basis dating back to 2009/2010. Annual billing includes SIP channel line rental and support during clearing, The cost of time of change resulting from a competitive procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080098-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,637 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Coventry University |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Postcode area | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOCUS 4 U LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2026 at 17:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080098-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080098-2026
  21st August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://focusgroup.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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