Planning

RFI - Mobile Voice and Data Requirements (including Hardware)

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Nov 2021 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI - Mobile Voice and Data Requirements (including Hardware)", which focuses on the delivery of mobile voice and data services. This tender is relevant to the communication technology industry and is located in Taunton, England. The engagement end date is set for 9th December 2021, and the existing contract with the current supplier will expire in Summer 2022. Interested parties can find early engagement information published on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in communication technologies, including mobile telephony solutions. Companies with expertise in mobile data services, hardware provisioning, or telecommunications are well-suited to engage with Somerset County Council as they seek to understand their options for future services. By participating in this planning phase, businesses can position themselves to potentially secure a contract for the upcoming mobile voice and data requirements.

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Notice Title

RFI - Mobile Voice and Data Requirements (including Hardware)

Notice Description

Somerset County Council (SCC) is currently considering future options for the delivery of Mobile Voice and data and would like to better understand its options before deciding the next steps to replace the existing contract which expires with the current supplier in Summer 2022. Additional information: To express an interest please follow the link to the Supplying the Southwest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44fead14-6650-4292-a391-b37ba45e4191
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6136e9d8-48ab-4ac8-8db1-c3a45030bfa4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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