Tender

Contract for the Provision of a Lone Worker Solution

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Mar 2022 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by Oxford City Council for the Contract for the Provision of a Lone Worker Solution, designated under the services category. This contract, valued at £350,000, will cater to various entities under the council, including Oxford Direct Services Limited and Oxford City Housing Limited. The tender is currently in the active stage with a submission deadline set for 7th April 2022. The successful contractor will be expected to start the implementation on 20th May 2022, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st June 2022, allowing for a term of up to five years with extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication software, mobile radio services, and integrated telecommunications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity particularly beneficial, as the council encourages competitive pricing and innovative, sustainable solutions. By aligning their service offerings with the Oxford City Council's corporate priorities, participating businesses can potentially forge long-term partnerships while contributing to local community needs and sustainability goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Lone Worker Solution

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of a Lone Worker Solution for Oxford City Council (OCC) and its entities Oxford Direct Services Limited (ODSL), Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited (ODSTL), Oxford City Housing Limited (OCHL) and Oxford City Housing Development Limited (OCHDL). Tenderers responding to this opportunity should carefully consider how their response can align with the Council's corporate priorities: * Enable an inclusive economy * Deliver more, affordable housing * Support thriving communities * Pursue a zero carbon Oxford As a minimum, we expect Tenderers to respond with market leading pricing structures which reflect the scope of the commercial opportunities we offer. Additionally, where there is an opportunity for a sustainable solution, Tenderers are strongly encouraged to offer such solutions, where permitted within the scope of the specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint a single Tenderer to the Council and its entities who will deliver both financial and efficiency benefits. Contract period This Contract is programmed to be awarded on 1st June 2022 for a period of 3 years from Contract commencement with the option for the Council, in its entire discretion, to extend the Contract by two further period of 12 months up to a maximum term of 5 years. The implementation date is programmed to commence on 20th May 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0622fd9e-da6b-4835-a0a8-c59bda5efc32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa707d2a-6983-4937-8368-6ff78278a59d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64221000 - Interconnection services

64222000 - Teleworking services

64223000 - Paging services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

92217000 - General Mobile Radio Services/Family Radio Services (GMRS/FRS)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

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