Tender

SS15 140 - Mobile Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council, seeks proposals for the tender titled "SS15 140 - Mobile Solutions," which falls under the mobile-telephone services category. This council, located in Maidstone, UK, covers an extensive area and serves a population of 1.3 million residents. The project is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 23rd June 2016. The contract is expected to start on 29th August 2016 and will last for 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile telecommunications, ICT services, and data solutions. Companies that can offer comprehensive mobile voice and data services, including a range of compatible devices and customer support solutions, will be well-positioned to compete. The need for reliable 4G coverage, varied tariff plans, and tailored business services indicates a demand for innovative and responsive suppliers, particularly those experienced in managing complex telecommunications infrastructures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS15 140 - Mobile Solutions

Notice Description

Kent County Council (the council) is the largest county council in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS900m on goods and services and a population of 1.3m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 289 parish/town councils. This requirement is for ICT Support Services within the Strategic and Corporate Services Directorate. The Council requires the provision of mobile voice and data services, including the provision of: (a) a wide range of handsets (both basic feature phones and smartphones, which must be provided unlocked); (b) voice and text unlimited tariffs; (c) data allowance in bands up to unlimited; (d) tethering allowances/tariffs; (e) overseas usage voice and data; (f) the ability to send and receive short message service (SMS); (g) voicemail services; (h) mobile data connectivity via Dongles and SIMS (iPads); (i) mobile e-mail services (push and pull); (j) mobile data applications and value added mobile services; (k) accessories, including chargers, cases, screen protectors, etc.; (l) bar short code text services and premium text and other services; (m) the prevention of SIMS working in other devices; (n) a staff discount scheme; (o) adequate coverage throughout the UK including 4G; (p) dedicated telephone and email based helpdesk to provide day to day support; and (q) an online portal for detailed billing. The Council also requires a managed text service (SMS bulk texting) with the provision to send bulk SMS text messages to groups of numbers either via email or an external web portal. The supplier must be an authorised DEP reseller and provide APPLE INC. products with the DEP. The contract is anticipated to commence upon 29 August 2016 and will continue for a period of 24 months, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract on the Kent Business Portal. Further background and technical information can be found within the tender documentation. Visit www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Express an Interest in this opportunity via the online Kent Business Portal to gain access to the ITT and Instructions to Suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2b29bb8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7fa772-1d58-4383-b3d4-f749cd0c7f29
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2016 - 28 Mar 2018 1-2 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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