Supply of Communications, Security & VoIP Services to Academies for Character and Excellence
Academies for Character and Excellence · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Communications, Security & VoIP Services to Academies for Character and Excellence
Awarded 04 Jun 2024
Awarded04 Jun 2024
Value£1,200,000.00
SupplierTalk Straight Group
RegionSouth West
CategoryTelecommunications
Expires in 2y 7mo5y term, 48% elapsed
Awarded 4 June 2024Expires 3 June 2029
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Academies for Character and Excellence awarded a contract to Talk Straight Group for the supply of communications, security, and VoIP services, along with associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust.
The contract value is AUD 1,200,000.
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