# CA15266 - Communications Solutions

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by University of Essex.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [University of Essex](/buyers/university-of-essex/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Start Communications Group Ltd
- Award value: £3,000,000
- Tender value: £90,000,000
- Award date: 11 September 2025
- Published: 11 September 2025
- Contract start: 11 August 2025
- Contract end: 10 August 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 5380a33a-ccd7-4732-9086-6a4f269ce746-863216
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b68a2600-03ad-4bd2-97ac-0be3e0b1a518

## 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5380a33a-ccd7-4732-9086-6a4f269ce746-863216)