University of Essex · Awarded contract
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Award of Communications Solutions Framework by University of Essex

Awarded 10 Aug 2025

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Awarded10 Aug 2025
Value£3,000,000.00
SupplierStart Communications Group Ltd,Exchange Communications Limited,Daisy Communications,Talk Straight Ltd,Clarion Communication Systems,Tel Group Ltd,Avoira Limited,Rydal Communications,Abzorb Ltd,Southern Communications Corporate Solutions,Rydal Communications,Glide,Talk Straight Ltd,Daisy Communications,Southern Communications Corporate Solutions,Abzorb Ltd,Start Communications Group Ltd,Tel Group Ltd,Avoira Limited,Daisy Communications,Tel Group Ltd,Currys t/a Currys Business,Abzorb Ltd,Avoira Limited,Southern Communications Corporate Solutions,Start Communications Group Ltd,Rydal Communications,Abzorb Ltd,Rydal Communications,Avoira Limited,Tel Group Ltd,Southern Communications Corporate Solutions,Daisy Communications,Start Communications Group Ltd
AgencyUniversity of Essex
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTelecommunications
Expires in 2y 9mo4y term, 31% elapsed
Awarded 10 Aug 2025Expires 9 Aug 2029

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University of Essex awarded a contract to Start Communications Group Ltd, Exchange Communications Limited, Daisy Communications, Talk Straight Ltd, Clarion Communication Systems, Tel Group Ltd, Avoira Limited, Rydal Communications, Abzorb Ltd, and Souther for a comprehensive range of communications and telecommunications solutions.

The framework is available for use by all UK Public Sector organisations and is let across four Lots: Unified Communications and Telephony, Network Connectivity, Mobile Communications, and National One-Stop-Shop, with a maximum of 10 suppliers per Lot.

The contract value is AUD 3,000,000.

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