Tender

Provision of WIFI across CPS Estate (Internet Service Provider)

CPS

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Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is seeking a provider to furnish WIFI services across its estate in England and Wales. The tender, titled "Provision of WIFI across CPS Estate (Internet Service Provider)", aims to transition to GovWifi within the next 12 months for improved service availability directly over the internet. The contract, valued at £1,000,000 GBP, follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closes on 1st December 2023, with contract implementation scheduled from 28th February 2025 to 1st March 2025. The CPS, headquartered in London, seeks to enhance connectivity for staff working across multiple sites.

This opportunity is suited for businesses offering Internet services and IT solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract presents a chance for providers to deliver secure and high-performance internet leased lines across 28 CPS office locations. Interested parties should register on the CPS eTendering Service via CCS Network Services 3 Lot 1a. The start and end dates of the notice will align with the operational service commencement date. For businesses looking to expand their service offerings in internet connectivity, this tender presents a valuable growth opportunity within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of WIFI across CPS Estate (Internet Service Provider)

Notice Description

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has an ICT team within the Digital and Information Directorate (DID), delivering a professional approach and striving for Security Excellence in the provision of all IT services. Following on from the webinar held on 26th April 2023, the CPS have published an opportunity for an Internet Service Provider on 10th November 2023. The CPS currently operates a WAN across up to 40 sites in England and Wales. Over the course of the next 12 months, we want to transition to GovWifi as part of ensuring that all services are available securely directly over the internet. We believe that using the GovWifi standard will be particularly valuable to staff who work in multiple locations and ensure that we work to a common approach across buildings which are shared with other public service providers. The provision of an Internet leased line at each in-scope CPS office at approximately 28 sites that has availability and offers the best performance and value for money at the point at which we are ready to transition. The tender has been published via the CPS eTendering Service via CCS Network Services 3 Lot 1a. The link can be found here: https://cps.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html If you are registered on the CCS Network Services 3 Lot 1a and are interested in this opportunity and have not yet registered on the CPS eTendering Service, please do so and contact commercialhardwarecategory@cps.gov.uk so that we can include you in the ITT. PLEASE NOTE: The start and end date of this notice is incorrect due to the fact the contract start date will commence on the operational service commencement date (OSCD).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a08e918-2e37-4529-a90d-3708585735cb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025 30 days
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
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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