Tender

Telecommunications

PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Procurement Assist Limited, in collaboration with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), is inviting tenders for a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to provide telecommunications services across the UK. The procurement process, valued at £50,000,000, has been labelled as "Telecommunications" and classified under the CPV code 64200000. The DPS, which will span five years and conclude on 31 May 2029, encompasses services such as mobile telecommunications, traditional and IP telephony, connectivity solutions, and comprehensive telecommunications solutions. Applications will be accepted continuously throughout the contract period, with a 30-day initial application phase. This process falls under a restrictive procurement method and is designed to exclude the need for clients to engage with OJEU procurement processes further.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialized in telecommunications. With categories extending across mobile data and voice services, traditional telephony, broadband connectivity, and integrated telecom solutions, companies can leverage this DPS to secure long-term contracts and expand their service offerings within the public sector. Businesses capable of providing robust and comprehensive telecom solutions accompanied by design and support services will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively in this dynamic procurement landscape.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Telecommunications

Notice Description

Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a place on a 60 month Dynamic Purchasing System for Telecommunications Services. The services will be split into 4 Categories, as follows: Category 1: Mobile Telecommunications Category 2: Traditional Telephony and IP Telephony Category 3: Connectivity Category 4: Total Telecoms Solution The DPS will be available for use by iFM Bolton and the whole public sector from across the United Kingdom. The DPS initial application period is 30 days but will remain open until 31 May 2029. Applications from service providers can be made at any time during this period. The DPS is intended to be a fast route to market for Clients, with Clients not needing any further engagement with OJEU procurement processes. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2020/S 081-192463 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.

Lot Information

Mobile Telecommunications

Including, but not limited to: *Data, voice, data services, SMS, voicemail service, email and the provision of devices (handsets, tablets and other devices). *Provision of tariffs and plans for the Client. *Provision of a support service in designing the best solution for the Client. *Provision of ongoing support for the Client. *Consolidated e-billing for the Client. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/864R67N7KF

Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure.

Traditional Telephony and IP Telephony

Including, but not limited to: *Provision of traditional telephony and IP telephony solutions, including line installation and the supply of associated hardware. *VoIP services to include (but lot limited to) ISDN, PSTN, SIP trunking. *Ongoing support and technical guidance to the Client and ongoing maintenance of the hardware (maintenance contract). *Installation and maintenance of audio/video systems, including cross networking solutions.

Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure.

Connectivity

Including, but not limited to: *Provision of broadband and other high speed internet connections, including (but not limited to) ethernet lines, WAN broadband, LAN and VPN solutions. *Supply of relevant hardware to support the desired solution.

Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure.

Total Telecommunications Solution

Including, but not limited to: *Provision of some or all of the solutions in Categories 1,2 and 3 of this DPS, or a mix/match. *Support service to help the Client determine the best solution for their needs.

Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000829-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@procurementassist.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301281336

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL4 0JR
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Farnworth North
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08-2025-01-10T12:05:43Z",
    "date": "2025-01-10T12:05:43Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08",
    "description": "The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Telecommunications-services./864R67N7KF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/864R67N7KF GO Reference: GO-2025110-PRO-29098668",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "PA BOS 05",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Telecommunications",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "64200000",
            "description": "Telecommunications services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a place on a 60 month Dynamic Purchasing System for Telecommunications Services. The services will be split into 4 Categories, as follows: Category 1: Mobile Telecommunications Category 2: Traditional Telephony and IP Telephony Category 3: Connectivity Category 4: Total Telecoms Solution The DPS will be available for use by iFM Bolton and the whole public sector from across the United Kingdom. The DPS initial application period is 30 days but will remain open until 31 May 2029. Applications from service providers can be made at any time during this period. The DPS is intended to be a fast route to market for Clients, with Clients not needing any further engagement with OJEU procurement processes. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2020/S 081-192463 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 50000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Mobile Telecommunications",
                "description": "Including, but not limited to: *Data, voice, data services, SMS, voicemail service, email and the provision of devices (handsets, tablets and other devices). *Provision of tariffs and plans for the Client. *Provision of a support service in designing the best solution for the Client. *Provision of ongoing support for the Client. *Consolidated e-billing for the Client. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/864R67N7KF",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 10000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "endDate": "2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure."
                },
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 1,
                    "maximumCandidates": 100
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "title": "Traditional Telephony and IP Telephony",
                "description": "Including, but not limited to: *Provision of traditional telephony and IP telephony solutions, including line installation and the supply of associated hardware. *VoIP services to include (but lot limited to) ISDN, PSTN, SIP trunking. *Ongoing support and technical guidance to the Client and ongoing maintenance of the hardware (maintenance contract). *Installation and maintenance of audio/video systems, including cross networking solutions.",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 10000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "endDate": "2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure."
                },
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 1,
                    "maximumCandidates": 100
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "title": "Connectivity",
                "description": "Including, but not limited to: *Provision of broadband and other high speed internet connections, including (but not limited to) ethernet lines, WAN broadband, LAN and VPN solutions. *Supply of relevant hardware to support the desired solution.",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 10000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "endDate": "2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure."
                },
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 1,
                    "maximumCandidates": 100
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "title": "Total Telecommunications Solution",
                "description": "Including, but not limited to: *Provision of some or all of the solutions in Categories 1,2 and 3 of this DPS, or a mix/match. *Support service to help the Client determine the best solution for their needs.",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 20000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "endDate": "2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure."
                },
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 1,
                    "maximumCandidates": 100
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "64200000",
                        "description": "Telecommunications services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "UNITED KINGDOM"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "64200000",
                        "description": "Telecommunications services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "UNITED KINGDOM"
                },
                "relatedLot": "2"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "64200000",
                        "description": "Telecommunications services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "UNITED KINGDOM"
                },
                "relatedLot": "3"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "64200000",
                        "description": "Telecommunications services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "UNITED KINGDOM"
                },
                "relatedLot": "4"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "written"
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "techniques": {
            "hasDynamicPurchasingSystem": true,
            "dynamicPurchasingSystem": {
                "type": "open"
            }
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2029-05-31T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "secondStage": {
            "invitationDate": "2029-06-01T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-6073",
            "name": "Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth",
                "locality": "Bolton",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "BL4 0JR",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 3301281336",
                "email": "tenders@procurementassist.co.uk",
                "url": "https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Telecommunications-services./864R67N7KF"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-profile/ifm-bolton/",
                "buyerProfile": "http://www.procurementassist.co.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "07",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-6074",
            "name": "The High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Royal Court of Justice, London",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody",
                "reviewContactPoint"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-6075",
            "name": "The High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Royal Court of justice, London",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "mediationBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-6073",
        "name": "Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "prev",
            "href": "https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:192463-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}