How to win: Unified Communications

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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 wi

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — HAFOD HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £882,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 10 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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