Leading communications integrator, Amillan, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Network Services 3 (NS3) framework (RM6116).

Amillan’s success in being named as a supplier will allow them to give public sector organisations easier access to its expertise in telephony and communications technology as Amillan can provide servicers on the following Lots:

Amillan underwent a rigorous  selection process where applicants were evaluated for multiple service lots, based on multiple criteria, including service offerings, implementation skills, service delivery, customer references, and experience.

Patrick Daly, Managing Director, Amillan, said:  “Amillan has seen tremendous success via our previous listing on Network Services 2, and we are delighted to be successfully selected once again on the new Network Services 3 framework. This award continues to give us access to an expanded pipeline of public sector procurement opportunities and will enable us to transact business much more quickly and seamlessly with existing and new public sector customers. It will help streamline the whole process both for us and our clients.”

The NS3 framework is for the provision of telecommunications and network services and can be used by the whole of the UK Public Sector and their associated bodies and agencies, the voluntary sector, charities, and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of the public sector delivering services of a public nature.

NS3 aims to simplify and speed up communications and networking procurement for public sector organisations, with pre-defined and agreed contract terms and conditions and a shortlist of pre-approved suppliers providing a wide range of services. The framework will run until at least 2025.

Crown Commercial Service 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.

About Amillan
Amillan is a leading solutions integrator delivering unified communications, contact centre, data networking and connectivity solution, on-premise or in the cloud. For more information, please visit, www.amillan.co.uk

About Crown Commercial Service
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office, supporting the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.

To find out more about CCS, visit: www.crowncommercial.gov.uk

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The modern business environment is becoming increasingly complex, and organisations in the public sector are no exception. One key challenge is keeping up with the rapidly evolving technology landscape. With cloud computing, unified communications, and other technologies emerging as critical components of enterprise IT, public sector organisations must take steps to ensure they are efficient and meeting the needs of their stakeholders and local communities.

Cloud-hosted unified communications infrastructure can be a powerful tool in the public sector’s digital transformation efforts. Here are some of the key benefits that such infrastructure can offer:

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  5. Lower costs: By adopting cloud-hosted unified communications infrastructure, public sector organizations can reduce their IT costs significantly. This is because the infrastructure is hosted and managed by the service provider, which eliminates the need for on-premises hardware and software, as well as associated maintenance and support costs. This makes it a more cost-effective solution than traditional on-premises deployments.
  6. Improved citizen engagement: Cloud-hosted unified communications infrastructure can also enable public sector organizations to engage with citizens more effectively. By providing real-time access to information, services, and support, unified communications systems can help to improve citizen satisfaction and trust in government services.

In conclusion, cloud-hosted unified communications infrastructure is an increasingly important technology for public sector organizations looking to transform their operations and maximise efficiency. By providing enhanced collaboration, increased productivity, improved flexibility and scalability, better security and compliance, lower costs, and improved citizen engagement, this infrastructure can offer significant benefits to public sector organisations of all sizes and types. To realize these benefits, it is essential that public sector organisations work with trusted and experienced service providers like Amillan to design, deploy, and manage their unified communications systems. Contact Amillan to discuss how we can help you take the next steps on your digital transformation journey.

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