Planning

01970 Provision of Telephony Services for SPS Establishments

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

15 Nov 2021 at 12:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Telephony Services for SPS Establishments" aimed at updating its communication infrastructure. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on local telephone services, and is described as the installation of a modern cloud-based telephony system across all SPS establishments. The key deadline for expressing interest in this tender is set for 28th January 2022, and the delivery addresses will be located within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and cloud-based technologies. Companies that provide secure and modern telephony services, particularly those capable of meeting the specific functional requirements of the SPS, would be well-positioned to compete. The project requires a service provider to manage installation and integration of a system that enables secure calls and features like call logging and accounting, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

01970 Provision of Telephony Services for SPS Establishments

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) will be seeking a service provider to install a modern cloud based telephony service (hardware and software) into all of its Establishments. The service provider will be responsible for providing the cabling infrastructure, telephone handsets and a cloud based operating system to manage the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS intends to contract with a service provider (on a long term basis) to install a cloud based telephony service into every SPS Establishment. The centrally controlled system will allow users to make secure telephone calls from the privacy of their own accommodation. In addition, the service provider will provide a system which meet the SPS specific functional requirements. This will include a secure login facility, the ability to only make outbound calls, call costing, charging and accounting for billing purposes, call logging, etc. For more information please contact the SPS directly. The procurement route for this contract has yet to be finalised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f68c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028445-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64211100 - Local 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
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Jenny Cleworth
Contact Email
jennifer.cleworth@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

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