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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Procurement for Housing - Scotland entails the tender titled "ML/Telecoms/2017", aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the provision of telecommunications services across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. This initiative falls under the "General public services" classification and is currently in the award stage, having been completed recently. The process was initiated on 30th May 2017 with a submission deadline occurring on 29th June 2017. The main procurement method employed was selective, specifically under a restricted procedure.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly for those offering network connectivity, mobile communications, and hosted telephony services. Companies that specialise in innovative telecommunications solutions, including those providing IP telephony, mobile broadband, and associated consultancy services, would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of various public authorities and housing organisations can lead to substantial contract values, promising considerable growth potential for successful bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ML/Telecoms/2017

Notice Description

The purpose of this new framework agreement ("this Framework Agreement") is to ensure we can provide an offering suitable for members of PfH in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland and other public bodies permitted to use this Framework Agreement who require the provision of telecommunications services including communications network solutions, mobile communications and off premise hosted communications networks.

Lot Information

Network Communications

The lot will include, but is not limited to: (a) Network Connectivity, (b)On Premise IP Telephony Services, (c) Call Centres and Contact Centre Services, (d) Unified Communications, (e) Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of telecoms systems, hardware and infrastructure, (f) the provision of Hosted Communications Solutions and (g) Associated consultancy services.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be let for three (3) years, with a one (1) year optional extension (4 years in total)

Mobile Communications

Items/services covered in the lot will include, but are not limited to: (a) Mobile voice and data bundles;Mobile broadband;M2M;WIFI Connectivity;3G and 4G.(b)the provision of associated hardware such as smartphones, tablets and PDAs,(c) the provision of associated mobile communications systems and software including mobile device management, mobile call recording, mobile conference calling, anti-virus software, Office 365,(d) Hardware repair services, (e) Mobile cloud storage and sharing services, (f) Associated consultancy services.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be let for three (3) years, with a one (1) year optional extension (4 years in total)

Off Premise Hosted Telephony

This lot of the Framework is for the provision of Off Premise Hosted Telephony Solution. Items/services covered in the lot will include, but are not limited to: Clear subscription options;Scalable packages;Wide range of call features, group capabilities and options;Web based portals that can be used by end users and administrators;Configuration options for administrators;Training and support ;Multiple device connectivity;Feature rich hardware;Multi-site capability;Help desk facilities;Out of hours help desk and support;Call centre functionality;Project management support for implementation;PSN compliant services;Provision of network connectivity hardware and services to support hosted solutions;Associated consultancy services.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be let for three (3) years, with a one (1) year optional extension (4 years in total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000497632
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297163
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones

32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)

32410000 - Local area network

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32413000 - Integrated network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32524000 - Telecommunications system

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

50334100 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment

51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20178 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
Procurement for Housing - Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 1DQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

4net technologies ltd

Britannic Technologies

Daisy Communications Ltd

Exsel IT & Communications

Millgate Computer Systems Ltd

PCI Services

Redcentric Solutions Limited

Social Telecoms CIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284427
    ML/Telecoms/2017 - The purpose of this new framework agreement ("this Framework Agreement") is to ensure we can provide an offering suitable for members of PfH in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland and other public bodies permitted to use this Framework Agreement who require the provision of telecommunications services including communications network solutions, mobile communications and off premise hosted communications networks.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297163
    ML/Telecoms/2017 - The purpose of this new framework agreement ("this Framework Agreement") is to ensure we can provide an offering suitable for members of PfH in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland and other public bodies permitted to use this Framework Agreement who require the provision of telecommunications services including communications network solutions, mobile communications and off premise hosted communications networks.

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