Tender

Invitation to tender

SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN

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Tender

04 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a telephony system and broadband service in Edinburgh. This procurement process is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 22nd June 2018. The award period is set to commence on 25th June 2018, and submissions must comply with the specified terms, which allow for written proposals only. The contract is projected to last for up to five years with an option for extension.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telephony and broadband services, particularly those capable of delivering both services from a single supplier. Companies with expertise in integrated communication solutions and robust broadband infrastructure would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a central purchasing body in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the provision of a telephony system and broadband service

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for telephony and broadband services, ideally from a single supplier. Bidders who can provide telephony services but not broadband may be considered. However, bidders offering only broadband without telephony will not.

Renewal: The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for telephony and broadband services for a period of 5 years with the option to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000545256
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320940
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spso.ask@spso.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8003777330

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 7NS
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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