GB-Witham: ECFRS00378 Unified Communications UCaaS

Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority

Published: Oct 17, 2025

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to 8x8 UK Limited, — £271,904

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About This Opportunity

ICT & digital services contract awarded in United Kingdom: GB-Witham: ECFRS00378 Unified. By Essex Police. Awarded to 8x8 UK Limited, (GBP 272K, Jun 2025).

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Software and Cloud Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 271,904.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Purchase agreement for the Provision of Unified Communication Licenses "8X8 ". Contract award notice for the license of a "UCaaS" Unified Communications as a Service hosted solution awarded via the Crown Commercial Service RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Lot 2 Cloud Software framework. The contract is for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year.. CPV: IT software package (48517000). Procedure: Not specified. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 17, 2025. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: BIP987832624. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority

Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

8x8 UK Limited, was awarded the contract for £271,904. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference BIP987832624 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to 8x8 UK Limited,. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.