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IT197 - Unified Communications Solution

Birmingham City University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Birmingham City University

Buyer Address: Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, UKG31, B4 7BD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jamie Cupper

Contact Email: jamie.cupper@bcu.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
1395607.28 GBP
Published
19 Nov 2025, 12:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
64200000 - Telecommunications services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Exponential-e Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

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