Technology solutions specialist Avoira has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Network Services 3 (NS3) framework (RM6116), for 6 lots, including:
- Lot 1a: WAN – Data Access Services
- Lot 2a: LAN – Local Connectivity Services
- Lot 1b: Commercial Radio
- Lot 4b: Digital Communication Services (Unified Communications)
- Lot 4c: Contact Centre
- Lot 4e: Paging & Alerting
As a result, Bury-headquartered Avoira can supply services Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity, contact centre solutions, paging and alerting services and commercial two-way radio systems to public sector organisations, including central government departments, the NHS, local authorities, and universities.
Avoira is also able to supply services for the digital communication services, Lot 4b. This category encompasses a wide range of technologies, including IP telephony, audio and video conferencing, collaboration software and unified communications.
“CCS maintains stringent standards for suppliers named on their agreements based on expertise, service, and value, so achieving successful accreditation across such a broad range of categories under the Network Services 3 framework is a great achievement,” commented Avoira’s managing director Andrew Roberts. “It’s one which will undoubtedly power Avoira’s growth and enable to further extend our reach in the public sector.”
Avoira already serves over 300 public bodies. These include local councils, central government agencies, the NHS, schools, colleges and universities.
CCS supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2022/23, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits equal to £3.8 billion – supporting world-class public services that offer best value for taxpayers.
The NS3 framework will also deliver significant benefits to public sector procurement professionals. These include reduced costs, access to the latest technologies, compliance guarantees and flexible sourcing of products and solutions.
