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01726 Provision of Internet Connectivity

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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11 Jul 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has completed a procurement process for the provision of Internet Connectivity with the title "01726 Provision of Internet Connectivity." This project falls within the public order and safety industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the procurement process initiated through the CCS Framework RM1045 - Lot 2 (Network Services). This contract, worth £90,000, has been awarded to Virgin Media Business and is active, having been signed on 14 May 2019. The contract duration is three years, with potential extensions of up to three additional years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed network services, particularly those providing scalable and flexible internet connectivity solutions. Companies that are well-positioned to compete in this tender include those that can demonstrate the capability to meet stringent service level agreements and can offer robust service management. This is an excellent opportunity for firms aiming to partner with public sector entities, enhancing their portfolio in the growing field of telecommunications and managed services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

01726 Provision of Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

SPS uses the internet to access the World Wide Web from its Primary data centre in Edinburgh and its Secondary data centre in Chapelhall. The current contract is due to expire and there is a requirement to retender for the provision of this particular Service. This Contract shall be for a period of 3 years plus up to a further 3 years extension period. The SPS is seeking to procure a managed active-active internet connection that is flexible and scalable enough to be capable of meeting both current and future requirements. As a managed network service the SPS requires the supplier to be responsible for providing services (inclusive of managed CPE) to an agreed Service Level Agreement and backed up with robust service management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS procured and awarded this project via the CCS Framework RM1045 - Lot 2 (Network Services). An Invitation to Quote(ITQ) was published by SPS via the public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) portal and was made available to all suppliers on the Framework. Tender responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITQ Guide to Scoring.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000590875
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360105
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20196 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
SPS Procurement
Contact Email
spsprocurementcmt@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360105
    01726 Provision of Internet Connectivity - SPS uses the internet to access the World Wide Web from its Primary data centre in Edinburgh and its Secondary data centre in Chapelhall. The current contract is due to expire and there is a requirement to retender for the provision of this particular Service. This Contract shall be for a period of 3 years plus up to a further 3 years extension period. The SPS is seeking to procure a managed active-active internet connection that is flexible and scalable enough to be capable of meeting both current and future requirements. As a managed network service the SPS requires the supplier to be responsible for providing services (inclusive of managed CPE) to an agreed Service Level Agreement and backed up with robust service management.

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