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SPS-02142 Mobile Phone and Data Services

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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24 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, a national agency responsible for public order and safety, has completed the contracting process for the project titled "SPS-02142 Mobile Phone and Data Services." The procurement is categorised under services and occurs in the UKM75 region, specifically at the SPS Headquarters in Edinburgh. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 5th September 2024. The contract, valued at £5,484, has been awarded to British Telecommunications plc, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated via the Scotland Excel Framework.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, primarily for large-scale enterprises specialising in telecommunications and data services, such as those capable of supplying mobile phone data. Companies operating within or looking to expand into the UKM75 region may find advantageous prospects in cooperating with government agencies like the Scottish Prison Service. The simplified tendering process, without open calls, requires a keen insight into public sector procurement frameworks, making it ideal for firms with established credentials in governmental tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02142 Mobile Phone and Data Services

Notice Description

To supply the SPS with Mobile Phone Data

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Procurement Information

Procured via Scotland Excel Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793367
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528885
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,484 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 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
shirley-ann.whyte@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Email
shirley-ann.whyte@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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