Planning

Mobile Voice and Data Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

30 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for Mobile Voice and Data Services, with a framework agreement aimed at serving Scottish public sector bodies. This planning stage is characterised by the establishment of a collaborative arrangement intended to replace an existing single supplier framework set to expire on 16 March 2023. Interested parties should note that a Request for Information (RfI) has been issued, with comments due by midday on 15 June 2022. The procurement value is estimated at £30 million, and it will encompass various telecommunication services, likely including voice and SMS, data services including 5G, and devices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, IT services, and mobile device provisioning, as the collaborative framework will serve a range of Scottish public sector entities. Suppliers able to offer comprehensive solutions, including managed and professional services, mobile Internet of Things offerings, and device management, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies invested in innovative data and mobile services may find this contract an avenue for business growth and expansion within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Scottish Procurement is considering the establishment of a collaborative framework agreement for Mobile Voice and Data Services for Scottish public sector bodies. The current single supplier Framework is due to expire on 16 March 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Procurement is considering establishing a collaborative arrangement for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services which will be available to Scottish public sector bodies. Consideration is being given to replacing the current framework for a period up to 4 years. The scope of this collaborative arrangement is still being developed but is likely to include voice and SMS, a range of data services including 5G and shared/aggregated data, devices and accessories, international tariffs, managed/professional services, lone/remote worker services, mobile Internet of Things services, business mobility apps, device insurance and disposal etc, although this may be subject to change as the strategy develops.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449893
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2022Expired
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
David Box
Contact Email
david.box@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7919014604

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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