Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be3-5086-72f6-89f0-d8bb2bd2284a/unified-communications closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Unified Communications [Hafod Housing Association Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hafod-housing-association-limited) Estimated value £882,000 Published 3 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Hafod Housing Association is seeking a qualified Service Provider for the design, implementation, and support of a comprehensive, digital Unified Communications (UC) and omnichannel contact centre platform. This contract will support Hafod's digital transformation and transition away from traditional PSTN/ISDN infrastructure. Key Requirements Include: Core UC Services: Cloud/IP telephony, voice call packages, DDI management, and cross-device collaboration (voice, video, messaging on mobile, laptop, and tablet) utilizing existing WAN. Integrations: Full integration with Microsoft 365 tenancy and Civica Cx (SaaS CRM). Contact Centre Functionality: Omnichannel features including Automated Call Distribution (ACD), Intelligent Contact Routing (ICR/IVR) with speech recognition, administrative reporting tools, and call recording/quality management solutions. Hardware & Support: Supply of supporting hardware, transformation/migration support, and ongoing maintenance. Contract Duration: 3 years initially, with options to extend by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each (2+2+2), up to a maximum total duration of 9 years. Estimated Contract Start Date: 28th September 2026. Terms: Contract will be awarded under Hafod Standard Terms and Conditions for Services (Schedule 6). Bidders may submit proposed amendments for consideration. ## CPV classification Communications network Network equipment Miscellaneous networking software package Communications system maintenance services Installation services of communications equipment Dedicated-business telephone network services IT software development services Helpdesk and support services Call centre Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06c368-2026-08-03T14:58:07+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06c368-2026-08-03T14:58:07+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Hafod Housing Association Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hafod-housing-association-limited) [Sector More Telecoms & broadcasting equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/telecoms-broadcasting-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Network equipment – DNS - Firewallová a NGFW řešení a související služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2821-72c5-9be3-f18d626fe0ee/czechia-network-equipment-dns-firewallova-a-ngfw-reseni-a-souvisejici-sluz) [Network equipment – revitalizacija sigurnosne I mrežne infrastrukture FAZA II -2026 · PLINACRO d.o.o. · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2a2f-71ae-813f-c6a525a7b2ef/croatia-network-equipment-revitalizacija-sigurnosne-i-mrezne-infrastrukture) [Network infrastructure – INFRASTRUCTURA FIBRA OPTICA · Ministerul Apararii - Unitatea Militara 02133 · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1383-70c0-a453-3a8ce5edfb88/romania-network-infrastructure-infrastructura-fibra-optica) [Network equipment – Zakup urządzeń umożliwiających uruchomienie modeli sztucznej inteligencji · Komenda Główna Policji · 9 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1c3f-7180-bda2-39e35856c903/poland-network-equipment-zakup-urzadzen-umozliwiajacych-uruchomienie-modeli) [Network infrastructure – Rahmenvereinbarung zur Lieferung und Service von HPE Server-, SAN und Speicherstrukturen · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-c512-72a8-abeb-a947b01f1c4c/germany-network-infrastructure-rahmenvereinbarung-zur-lieferung-und-service) [Network equipment – 2026-155 Subministrament d’equipament de seguretat perimetral i serveis per protegir els elements de TI hostatjats als centres de procés de dades (CPD) i equipament IOT de l’Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. · Consorci Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (HCB) · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2c8e-7273-967c-c73da289ab4d/spain-network-equipment-2026-155-subministrament-dequipament-de-seguretat-p)