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Business Internet Solution

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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09 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority in Glasgow has completed a procurement process for a Business Internet Solution tailored for Police Scotland. This falls under the public order and safety industry category and is positioned within the UKM region. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, resulting in a contract awarded to Virgin Media Business, signed on 28 November 2024. The contract is part of the CCS Network Services 3 Framework and features options for extension to additional sites or upgrades, ensuring flexibility and best value for the Scottish Police Authority.

This tender opens avenues for significant business growth, particularly for companies specialising in internet solutions within the UK. With a contract value amounting to £6,368,166, it presents substantial business opportunities, especially for large-scale providers capable of offering cutting-edge technology solutions. Firms interested in similar upcoming contracts in public safety are encouraged to align their services to meet the flexible requirements that such contracts necessitate. While SMEs might find competition challenging due to the scale, it sets a benchmark in the sector for future projects catering to public sector needs. Virgin Media Business could potentially leverage this contract to expand and provide services to other similar entities across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Internet Solution

Notice Description

Business Internet Solution for Police Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Business Internet Solution for Police Scotland

Options: The Authority may extend the scope of services to additional sites or make upgrades or changes to services delivered to the current Site List throughout the contract period. All such additions and changes will be procured through the contract change process, subject to such arrangements offering best value for the Authority. Procurement of any such additional services, and/or other contract changes, will be capped at 50% of the original contract value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798368
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529939
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,368,166 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 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 POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sandie.shaw@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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