Planning

Mobile Voice and Data Services Agreement

WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

18 Jun 2025 at 14:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 16:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Mobile Voice and Data Services Agreement." This procurement process falls under the telecommunications services industry category and is identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-0548de. The contracting authority, a public authority within sub-central government, is based in Worcester, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with a preliminary market engagement involving a Request for Information scheduled to close by 4th July 2025 at 12:00 hrs. The engagement aims to assess supplier capabilities and indicative pricing, ensuring a well-designed tender offering in February 2026 with contract completion expected in April 2030.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in digital communications and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express interest, given the flexibility and innovative approach required for this engagement. Companies adept at providing IPVPN, SD Wan, and network services, along with expertise in mobile voice and data solutions, telecommunications audits, and professional services, will find this an attractive opportunity. The procurement method incorporates a flexible contractual arrangement, allowing for continuous improvement and the adoption of new technologies, fostering innovation and business expansion in the telecommunications sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services Agreement

Notice Description

*REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY* Objectives of this RFI are: - To gain a formal understanding of the capabilities of suppliers to support the transition from a network provider for IPVPN, SD Wan, Network connectivity and support services. - To gain a formal understanding of the capabilities of suppliers in the digital communication market and contact center market. - To gain a formal understanding of the capabilities of suppliers to support the transition from a network provider for Mobile Voice, Mobile Data and support Services. - To understand indicative pricing of suppliers in the marketplace. - To engage with interested Suppliers to help finalize an attractive tender to the market. Should your organisation wish to be included in this exercise you should indicate your interest by providing confirmation via the correspondence facility on the In-Tend Bluelight eTendering Tool : Sell2 (in-tend.co.uk) - (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders) by no later than 12:00 hrs on 4th July 2025.

Planning Information

Request for Information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033400-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Mohib Ali
Contact Email
procurementsupport@westmercia.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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