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Provision of Public Switched Telephony Network Voice Calls And Lines

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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22 Jun 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Public Switched Telephony Network Voice Calls And Lines" contract. This contract, awarded on 24th May 2022 and operational for a period of two years with an option for a one-year extension, focuses on providing and maintaining PSTN lines and voice call minutes across all SPS establishments in Scotland. The procurement was conducted as a Direct Award under the CCS Framework RM3808, specifically Lot 3. The award notice can be accessed for further details.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications, particularly those skilled in voice communications and network services. Given the specific requirements for maintaining PSTN lines and providing billing services, companies experienced in public sector contracts or those with capabilities in providing comprehensive telephony solutions would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. The nature of the contract also suggests potential for innovation and growth in the telecommunications sector in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Public Switched Telephony Network Voice Calls And Lines

Notice Description

The purpose of this Contract is to provide and maintain the PSTN lines, voice call minutes, and to provide billing as required to all SPS establishments. The SPS has a separate contract for the provision of prisoner PIN phone telephony hardware and associated software systems for each establishment. The contract shall operate for a period of two years plus an additional one year extension option. The value of this contract is commercially sensitive to SPS, therefore no contract value has been provided in this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS procured and awarded this project as a Direct Award uneder the the CCS Framework RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000697831
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451938
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20223 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451938
    Provision of Public Switched Telephony Network Voice Calls And Lines - The purpose of this Contract is to provide and maintain the PSTN lines, voice call minutes, and to provide billing as required to all SPS establishments. The SPS has a separate contract for the provision of prisoner PIN phone telephony hardware and associated software systems for each establishment. The contract shall operate for a period of two years plus an additional one year extension option. The value of this contract is commercially sensitive to SPS, therefore no contract value has been provided in this notice.

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