Tender

Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for British Diplomatic Missions in Italy

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

07 Jun 2017 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for British Diplomatic Missions in Italy." This procurement falls under the telecommunications network industry category and is located in Italy, with delivery addresses based in London. Currently in the Tender stage, the submission deadline is set for 30 June 2017, with the contract period starting on 31 July 2017 and concluding on 30 September 2019. The procurement method is open, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for telecommunications providers, especially those experienced in mobile and data services. Businesses specialising in mobile telephony, data management, and service transition would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful participation not only allows potential vendors to strengthen their portfolio with government contracts but also to establish a long-term business relationship with a key governmental authority, potentially leading to further opportunities in international service provision.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for British Diplomatic Missions in Italy

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for ItalyPosts Contractors must be able to provide a service that covers the whole of the Italy geographical area: The table below shows the current locations of the British Embassy and network of Consulates in Italy. Post Address British Embassy & British Consulate Rome via Venti Settembre, 00187 80 Roma British Consulate General Milan Via San Paolo 7, 20121 Milan 1. MOBILE TELEPHONY 1.1. Background The Authority currently uses the following mobile telephony: * 145 Smartphone lines * 145 Mobile devices (1/3 to be replaced over next 3 to 9 months) * 33 Data only * 39 BES service blackberry All figures are appropriate and holdings may increase or decrease as Embassy operations may require. It is expected that an increased use of instant messaging apps will further reduce the number of SMS messages sent by all types of phones. All smartphone mobile lines do not and will not use the same tariff. Data usage varies by user, as do roaming requirements. For each mobile line the appropriate tariff will be indicated during the transition period to the new contract. The solution delivered by the successful supplier must meet the Authority's current "As-Is" requirements and those future requirements linked to its Technology Overhaul programme. Enhanced service delivery and value for money/added value must also be provided for the future solution. 1.2. General Mobile Telephony Requirements Scope: The provision of mobile voice and data services. All charges. Reuse of existing numbers. 4G services. Billing services and cost management facilities. Service Transition: The Contractor shall support the transition of end-users from legacy services to the new service. This transition will included the provision of new SIM cards at no cost to the Authority. Out of scope: Mobiles locked to a network at the end of the contract period. 1.3. Tariffs The list below shows the types of tariffs that should be considered by Contractors. Given that Contractors may have different tariff structures, this structure has been used to evaluate commercial proposals. However, it is the responsible of suppliers to consider these requirements and collate their respective best commercial proposals based on the information provided. - Limited and Unlimited SMS messaging. - Free calls between internal mobiles. - Fixed rate monthly minutes packages for national calls. - Data packages - Roaming packages for calls and data: Europe and International. Additional information: All tender documentataion is available at https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk. Registration is required, and is free of charge. Navigate to project_1277/ itt_1771for full access

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f82b0c2-0cfe-41bc-b5b5-cfdf4875f4cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998012c1-b4f1-4b40-b3c8-2012935fb5cf
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.froud@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 008 5646

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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