Notice Information
Notice Title
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Readiness Review
Notice Description
The UK's telecoms networks will undergo substantial change over the coming years as technology evolves and is upgraded.Between now and 2025 the UK's traditional telephone network - the 'public switched telephone network' (PSTN) - will beswitched off with customers migrated to a newer digital technology known as 'voice over internet protocol' (VoIP), with callscarried over a broadband connection.The change to VoIP is being led by the industry and there is already work underway through Ofcom and various industry bodies toprepare for the changes. However, there is a need for the public sector to prepare as well, either in terms of the public sector estate(lifts, alarms etc.) or the delivery of services (telecare, traffic lights etc.) as well as ensuring that other agencies that provide publicservices (third sector etc.) are also prepared.Although the PSTN switch off is being led by industry with support from Ofcom and the UK Government the Welsh Governmenthas a role to play in facilitating conversations between these players and the public and private bodies in Wales, but also tounderstand public sector preparedness in Wales. This understanding will be used to target further engagement between industry,Ofcom and the UK Government and public bodies in Wales.The Welsh Government is looking to appoint a supplier to undertake a high-level review of the preparedness of the public sector inWales, and third sector and private bodies that provide key services for them, in relation to the PSTN switch-off and the migrationto VoIP. This high-level review should:* Provide an evidence-based assessment of the preparedness of the public sector in Wales, and of bodies that provide services to thepublic sector, for the switch over from the Public Switched Telephone Network to Voice over Internet Protocol.* Set-out an appropriate definition of readiness in the context of the PSTN switch-off and the transition to VoIP.* Identify the plans of the telecommunications industry to switch-over from PSTN to VoIP.* Identify the range and types of telecommunications services that are reliant on the PSTN network.* Identify the range of public sector bodies and private and third sector bodies that provide public sector services in Wales.* Provide an assessment of the risks to services and service users from the state of readiness of public, private and third sectorbodies providing public services.* Clearly set out recommendations to address any gaps in readiness.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-128297
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128297
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
64 - Postal and telecommunications services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
64200000 - Telecommunications services
71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £39,550 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 Apr 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 27 Feb 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 14 Apr 20232 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Not Specified
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
- Contact Name
- Corporate Procurement Service, Gerrard O'Neill
- Contact Email
- cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
- Contact Phone
- +44 3000257095
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF10 3NQ
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Cathays
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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.
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