Planning

Public Sector Mobile Service

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

17 Jul 2020 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is planning a procurement process titled "Public Sector Mobile Service," which aims to establish an agreement for mobile voice and data services intended for use by UK public sector bodies, associated agencies, and other organisations operating on behalf of the public sector. The procurement process currently stands at the planning stage, with an indicative budget of £2 billion allocated over multiple fiscal years, including £229 million for 2023/2024 and £329 million for 2024/2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2023 and will remain active until 31st January 2027, with the communication scheduled for a future notice on 1st April 2021.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for enterprises engaged in telecommunications and related services. Companies that can provide robust mobile voice and data solutions, including potential hardware options, are encouraged to participate. With a commitment to market engagement and adaptability in the contract's structure, this procurement invites a diverse range of service providers, although currently, it is not identified as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Notice Title

Public Sector Mobile Service

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of mobile voice and data services to be utilised by or on behalf of the UK public sector and their associated bodies and agencies, the voluntary sector, charities and or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of the public sector delivering services of a public nature. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all mobile voice and data requirements. Note, hardware may be included as part of the scope of this project. The lotting structure of this agreement will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3. Further information regarding industry engagement events and contact information can be found on our pipeline page https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6112 Additional information: Public Sector Mobile Service is a project for the provision of mobile voice and data services. The structure of the procurement and lotting structure will be informed as a result of market engagement. Note, hardware may be included in the scope of this project. The estimated value, approach to market date and the dates following that are indicative and are all subject to change depending on the delivery mechanism and procurement route chosen. It is unknown at this stage whether this is suitable for SME's.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f3f008-f99c-4119-aa6d-2a9b597d1e05
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - to be confirmed
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
mobile@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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