Planning

7_18 Telecoms and associated services

ESPO

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Planning

28 Feb 2018 at 11:20

Planning

28 Feb 2018 at 11:06

Planning

28 Feb 2018 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by ESPO (East Midlands Procurement Organisation) for the contract titled "7_18 Telecoms and associated services." This initiative falls under the telecommunications industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a budget set at £30,000,000 spanning from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020. Potential bidders should note that the planned publication date for further tender details is set for 30th April 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and related services, including telephony, SIP trunking, and broadband provision. It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in public sector contracting. Companies that provide communication equipment and services to public bodies including local authorities and educational establishments across the UK may find this framework agreement beneficial for expanding their operations.

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Notice Title

7_18 Telecoms and associated services

Notice Description

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. A national framework agreement with a number of suppliers to provide telephony, call charging, SIP trunking and broadband. Lot structure is yet to be defined. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the framework agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: - Local Authorities, - Educational Establishments (including Academies), - Central Government Departments and Agencies, - Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services, - NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services, - Registered Charities, - Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281 %29/FAQs/Legal. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register, (c) Search for tender opportunity "7_18", (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register, (c) Search for tender opportunity "7_18", (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-906aac59-d2ff-4590-8e36-043d5beec1fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e1c7d2-9288-4060-b604-2d6b60164ab8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Ms Kate Richardson
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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