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New College Swindon mobile phone services mini comp

JISC

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13 Apr 2023 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The New College Swindon recently awarded a contract for mobile phone services through a selective procurement method. The contracting authority, Jisc, specified requirements for a single network and mobile services provider, retaining current numbers and transferring services seamlessly. The total service provider, Midland Telecommunications Management Limited, won the £63,360 contract lasting for 5 years.

This tender by Jisc presents opportunities for businesses providing mobile telephony services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive mobile solutions and excellent customer service, like Midland Telecommunications Management Limited, would be well-suited to compete. The education sector in the UK, particularly institutions like New College Swindon, may benefit from innovative mobile services tailored for their specific needs.

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Notice Title

New College Swindon mobile phone services mini comp

Notice Description

A mini-competition run under the Jisc telephony DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As a result of the College merger in August 2020, New College Swindon have been operating with 2 providers of mobile phone services. Both contracts have now expired and the majority of services are now on a rolling contract. Current services are being provided via a number of networks and most users have been allocated 2gb data per month with a small number on 4gb/10gb/24gb and the College Principal with unlimited use. One contract currently has 49 users with shared data and the other has 143 users with most having 2gb data allocated per month. Key Service Deliverables * A single network provider * A single mobile services provider * Ability to retain current mobile phone numbers * Ability to transfer all current mobile services to a new provider without delay in service * To base a shared data allowance on the current monthly data usage(circa 535gb) * A sim only contract * Ability to terminate mobile numbers with immediate effect with no repercussions * A minimum phone line contract duration * A single contract with a total service provider for 5 years * A fixed SLA for the contract duration * An online service providing the college with MI reporting on real-time data usage and phone line allocation * The ability to add to or reduce the college service requirements * A simple, fixed, clear set of charges with no hidden costs * All service terminology must be clearly explained * Provision of an account manager available during normal working hours * Any unused data allowance to be carried into the following month and not lost * Unlimited texts and calls * Ability to cap data use by phone line * Data roaming for approx. 10 employees worldwide * Ability to make international calls for approx. 10 employees * Ability to block and unblock international calls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03be8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010707-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLAND TELECOMMUNCIATIONS MANAGEMENT

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