Award

Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity

SOVINI LTD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jun 2023 at 18:04

TenderUpdate

01 Mar 2023 at 12:05

Tender

14 Feb 2023 at 14:05

Planning

05 Jan 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Sovini Group is seeking to establish an agreement for Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity services. The procurement process, initiated by Sovini Ltd, involves various requirements such as 5G mobile network connectivity, SIM provision, technology fund proposal, and training needs. The tender, currently in the planning stage, presents an opportunity for businesses adept in telecommunications services to compete for the contract in the Merseyside region. Key dates include a future notice date of February 9, 2023, and a submission deadline of March 2, 2023.

This tender by Sovini Ltd for Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity offers SMEs and other businesses an opportunity to supply services in the telecommunications sector. Businesses capable of providing 5G mobile network services, SIM cards, mobile devices, and telecommunications management solutions are well-suited to compete. The procurement process will involve an open procedure with an accelerated rationale, aiming to reduce timescales during the tender stage. The contract value stands at £750,000 GBP with a contract duration of 1080 days and a potential renewal option for an additional 12 months.

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Notice Title

Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity

Notice Description

The Sovini Group ("Sovini") are looking to put into place an agreement for the provision of Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity to be utilised by all present and future members of The Sovini Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Sovini Group ("Sovini") are looking to put into place an agreement for the provision of Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity to be utilised by all present and future members of The Sovini Group. *Provide 5G mobile network connectivity via SIM to existing and new mobile devices *Aggregate of pooled mobile data across our SIM connections *Provision of a technology fund proposal *Smooth transition from current provider by May 2023 in line with current contract provisions to agile workers within the Merseyside/ North-west region. *Provide suitable training requirements by May 2023. *Ability to order Supervised iOS and Zero Touch Android mobile devices *Compatible with Ivanti Neurons (formally MobileIron) Mobile Device Management solution *Ability to mix/match Voice, Text & 4G/5G Data tariffs to suit the business *Ability to cap tariffs to ensure no overspend *Ability to restrict SIM's to allow only Voice or Data or Text or combination of all three *Flexibility to allow the growth and expansion of additional SIM connections and mobile devices to suit the business *Online Portal (ordering, reporting, administration of usage, GDPR compliance, overview of devices etc.) *Ability for Team Integration It is anticipated the number of connections will be subject to fluctuation and we require the awarded supplier to be flexible within the approach during contract life. The Total SIM connections currently are 2345 .

Renewal: option to extend for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018466-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32400000 - Networks

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£437,425 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
21 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026 - 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOVINI LTD
Contact Name
Head of Group Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@sovini.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3337331200

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 6UR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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