Tender

LINK Network and Telephony Services RFI

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

20 Mar 2020 at 17:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "LINK Network and Telephony Services RFI" is being conducted by SE Shared Services, located in East Sussex, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the category of Networks, focusing on telecommunications and integrated network services. The current procurement stage is at the Request for Information (RFI) level, aimed at engaging suppliers to shape future requirements. The tender was published on 20th March 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 27th April 2020. The coming contract period is expected to run from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in network solutions, telecommunications, and IT services. Firms that are innovative and capable of delivering scalable, high-availability services that meet security requirements would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can provide managed services, support diverse communications needs, and integrate with existing public sector frameworks could thrive. The responsive management and tailored service delivery elements highlighted in the procurement offer a pathway for suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and add value to local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LINK Network and Telephony Services RFI

Notice Description

This RFI has been published to make suppliers aware of the requirement to procure replacement contracts for the next iteration of the LINK contracts. This RFI provides supplier's with the opportunity to help develop and shape the future requirements and enable the Council to receive high quality and innovative proposals once the procurement has been published. Initial requirements have been expressed as a series of desired outcomes, which are as follows: o A network connectivity (underlay) and associated services (overlay) solution that can be used by public sector organisations in East Sussex and beyond. o A solution that is delivered as a fully managed service. o A solution with a clear and simple pricing structure where all costs are related to consumption. o A solution that is highly available. o A solution with no single points of failure other than individual access circuits. o A solution that complies with the relevant security requirements for a shared public sector network. o A solution that can easily scale in access circuits as new members join The Link. o A solution that can cope with constant change in the physical estate. o A solution that can cope with rising traffic levels. o A solution that can offer options in terms of access technologies, access speeds and access resilience. o A solution that can carry all forms of voice, video and data communications. o A solution that can meet the performance requirements of the latest UC applications, e.g. Microsoft Teams. o A solution that logically and securely separates traffic by individual organisation. o A solution that can securely support inter-organisational traffic, if required. o A solution that can offer access to the Internet, Cloud Services, HSCN, PSN and the local NHS COIN on a per organisation basis. o A solution that provides detailed management information on a per organisation basis. o A solution that is complemented by high quality service management and account management. o A solution with a responsive support service that resolves faults and issues in a timely manner o A solution that represents value for money. o A solution that can also deliver social value to local communities. o A solution that can support a third party telephony service. o A solution that can support a third party Wi-Fi service. o A solution that can support a seamless transition from the current arrangements. o A solution with innovative contract terms that help to address the issues faced by public sector organisations with ever changing physical estates. Additional information: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices Delivery Notes East Sussex County Council County Hall St Anne's Crescent Lewes BN7 1UE Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c77b416a-1e15-43e8-8d61-a4b8770a411c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b5c8f3-a7ec-4a32-86ce-b8842f502e2e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32413000 - Integrated network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32430000 - Wide area network

32551400 - Telephone network

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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