Published date: 20 February 2025

Last edited date: 11 September 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 10 August 2025, 1am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32500000

Location of contract

CO4 3SQ

Value of contract

£90,000,000

Procurement reference

4e7b8c82-6c94-40ee-ab52-2108449d0082

Published date

20 February 2025

Closing date

10 August 2025

Closing time

1am

Contract start date

11 August 2025

Contract end date

10 August 2029

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of communications and telecommunications solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is available for use by all organisations across the UK Public Sector (and any future successors). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users
The framework will be let across four Lots, with a maximum of 10 suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots.

Includes Lots:
Lot 1: Unified Communications and Telephony
Lot 2: Network Connectivity
Lot 3: Mobile Communications
Lot 4: National One-Stop-Shop

To access this competition:

Registered:
Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15266.

Not registered:
Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15266 as the reason for registration.

Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Award information

Awarded date

11 September 2025

Contract start date

11 August 2025

Contract end date

10 August 2029

Total value of contract

£3,000,000

This contract was awarded to 34 suppliers.

Start Communications Group Ltd

Address

Danworth Farm, Cuckfield Road, Hassocks, BN6 9GL

Reference

None

Exchange Communications Limited

Address

11-17 Kerr Street, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, G66 1LF

Reference

None

Daisy Communications

Address

Lindred House 20 Lindred Road, Brierfield, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5SR

Reference

None

Talk Straight Ltd

Address

2-4 Dansk Way, Backstone Business Park, Leeds, LS29 7LG

Reference

None

Clarion Communication Systems

Address

222 Kensal Road, London, W11 4BD

Reference

None

Tel Group Ltd

Address

Virginia House, 56 Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HX

Reference

None

Avoira Limited

Address

Pennine House, , Bury, BL9 6YA

Reference

None

Rydal Communications

Address

Ewles House, 19 Church Walk, Peterborough, PE12TP

Reference

None

Abzorb Ltd

Address

Abzorb Ltd, Wilmslow, SK9 6BT

Reference

None

Southern Communications Corporate Solutions

Address

No1 Croydon, 12-16 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 0XT

Reference

None

Rydal Communications

Address

Ewles House, 19 Church Walk, Peterborough, PE12TP

Reference

None

Glide

Address

Glide House, Building 4, Windmill Lane, Kenn, Clevedon BS21 6UJ, , Clevedon, BS21 6UJ

Reference

None

Talk Straight Ltd

Address

2-4 Dansk Way, Backstone Business Park, Leeds, LS29 7LG

Reference

None

Daisy Communications

Address

Lindred House 20 Lindred Road, Brierfield, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5SR

Reference

None

Southern Communications Corporate Solutions

Address

No1 Croydon, 12-16 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 0XT

Reference

None

Abzorb Ltd

Address

Abzorb Ltd, Wilmslow, SK9 6BT

Reference

None

Start Communications Group Ltd

Address

Danworth Farm, Cuckfield Road, Hassocks, BN6 9GL

Reference

None

Tel Group Ltd

Address

Virginia House, 56 Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HX

Reference

None

Avoira Limited

Address

Pennine House, , Bury, BL9 6YA

Reference

None

Daisy Communications

Address

Lindred House 20 Lindred Road, Brierfield, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5SR

Reference

None

Tel Group Ltd

Address

Virginia House, 56 Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HX

Reference

None

Currys t/a Currys Business

Address

unit 1 fosse park south, everard way , Leicester, le19 1ut

Reference

None

Abzorb Ltd

Address

Abzorb Ltd, Wilmslow, SK9 6BT

Reference

None

Avoira Limited

Address

Pennine House, , Bury, BL9 6YA

Reference

None

Southern Communications Corporate Solutions

Address

No1 Croydon, 12-16 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 0XT

Reference

None

Start Communications Group Ltd

Address

Danworth Farm, Cuckfield Road, Hassocks, BN6 9GL

Reference

None

Rydal Communications

Address

Ewles House, 19 Church Walk, Peterborough, PE12TP

Reference

None

Abzorb Ltd

Address

Abzorb Ltd, Wilmslow, SK9 6BT

Reference

None

Rydal Communications

Address

Ewles House, 19 Church Walk, Peterborough, PE12TP

Reference

None

Avoira Limited

Address

Pennine House, , Bury, BL9 6YA

Reference

None

Tel Group Ltd

Address

Virginia House, 56 Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HX

Reference

None

Southern Communications Corporate Solutions

Address

No1 Croydon, 12-16 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 0XT

Reference

None

Daisy Communications

Address

Lindred House 20 Lindred Road, Brierfield, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5SR

Reference

None

Start Communications Group Ltd

Address

Danworth Farm, Cuckfield Road, Hassocks, BN6 9GL

Reference

None

About the buyer

Address

Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
England

Telephone

0151 482 9230

Email

support@multiquote.com

Website

https://suppliers.multiquote.com