Award

NHS Lothian Unified Communications MTS

NHS LOTHIAN

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2018 at 00:00

Tender

04 Dec 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lothian is conducting a procurement process for the "NHS Lothian Unified Communications MTS," focusing on managed technical services that will replace its existing voice legacy systems and introduce a Unified Communications Platform. The procurement is categorised under health services and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key dates include the closing date for bids, which was extended to 31st January 2018, with a bid opening planned for the same day. The contract is valued at £13 million and is expected to span an initial seven years with the possibility of a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in managed technical services and communications technology. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions that enhance communication efficiencies will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations with a proven track record of meeting the rigorous needs of healthcare providers, especially those familiar with the NHS framework, stand to benefit from this substantial contract awarded by a prominent healthcare body in Scotland.

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Notice Title

NHS Lothian Unified Communications MTS

Notice Description

NHS Lothian is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a Managed Technical Service to replace the existing voice legacy estate and at the same time are looking for a solution which provides new features and functionality not possible with the existing systems. The organisation is seeking a solution which provides Unified Communications Platform, and are seeking the supplier provide the solution as a managed hosted service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian provides a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services for the populations of Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Employing more than 28,000 staff across 197 sites in the region, it is Scotland's second largest healthcare provider. NHS Lothian is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a Managed Technical Service to replace the existing voice legacy estate and at the same time are looking for a solution which provides new features and functionality not possible with the existing systems. The organisation is seeking a solution which provides Unified Communications Platform, and are seeking the supplier provide the solution as a managed hosted service.

Renewal: Option of a 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515271
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341289
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32342440 - Voice-mail system

32551300 - Telephone headsets

32552110 - Cordless telephones

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64214200 - Telephone switchboard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20187 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
NHS LOTHIAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jim.binnie@nhs.net, john.blackman@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312756059, +44 1315376945

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1TY
Post Town
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
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Morningside
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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