Planning

Mobile Voice and Data Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

14 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is planning a procurement process for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services, with the aim of establishing a new collaborative arrangement that supports the Scottish Government's digital strategy. Scheduled for potential review on 1 August 2019, this planned tender offers services across Scotland. The core requirements involve mobile voice services, data services, and handsets, with an option for other services to be included. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their views or comments on the proposed scope and duration of the contract by 5 April 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and digital services to engage with the public sector. Companies that can deliver innovative mobile network solutions, customer service management, and cost-effective pricing will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, those experienced in managing collaborative service agreements can play a crucial role in the framework anticipated to last for up to two years, potentially gaining a significant foothold in the Scottish public sector market.

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Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Scottish Procurement is considering the establishment of a new collaborative arrangement for Mobile Voice and Data Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Procurement is considering the establishment of a new collaborative arrangement for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services. Strategic analysis will look to develop and build upon previous procurement approaches and there is a potential to put in place a single supplier framework agreement for a period of up to 2 years. Consideration will also be given to some form of intial commitment perhaps via anchor customer(s) to provide a degree of commercial confidence in the framework. The scope of any new collaborative arrangement is still being developed however the core requirements are expected to focus on the provision of calls and SMS, Data Services and handsets. Optional requirements may also include handset insurance, device disposal and recycling, mobile device management, lone and remote worker services, multi sim, converged mobile services and shared data services, although this is subject to change as the strategy develops. In addition to value for money, a key criteria for any arrangement would be around effective mobile network connectivity that Service Providers can offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000577070
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348594
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32252000 - GSM telephones

32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

64212500 - General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services

64212600 - Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services

64212700 - Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services

64216000 - Electronic message and information services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Andrew Busby
Contact Email
andrew.busby@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM Scotland

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

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