This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Sep 2017 at 01:00

Tender

30 Mar 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, who is seeking the provision of Fixed Line Voice Services. This tender, classified under the health industry category, aims to supply services to entities governed by the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract valued at £43.2 million and a duration of four years, commencing following the award made on 18th August 2017. The framework allows for individual call-off contracts by different NHS Scotland entities, all of which are located throughout the UK, specifically in Edinburgh.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and related services. Companies with a proven financial track record, characterised by a minimum turnover of £14.4 million over the past three years, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the open procurement method allows for a broad range of potential suppliers to participate, particularly those who can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate an ability to meet the mandatory technical performance requirements specified in the tender documentation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fixed Line Voice Services

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of Fixed Line Voice Services to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (jointWorking) (Scotland) Act 2014.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the provision of Fixed Line Voice Services to NHS Scotland. Framework agreement entered into with a single supplier for such supplier to provide the said Fixed Line Voice Services.. The framework agreement has been awarded for a 4 year duration and will include a formal call off contract which individual Health Boards will complete. These call off contracts shall be for a period of 3 years plus 3 x 12 month optional extension periods and it is this duration including extensions which the contract value reflects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000476375
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£43,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278721
    Fixed Line Voice Services - Supply and delivery of Fixed Line Voice Services to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (jointWorking) (Scotland) Act 2014.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294980
    Fixed Line Voice Services - Supply and delivery of Fixed Line Voice Services to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (jointWorking) (Scotland) Act 2014.

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