Planning

Mobile Voice and Data Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is in the planning stage of its procurement process for a new collaborative framework agreement titled "Mobile Voice and Data Services." This project, categorised under general public services, aims to establish a new solution for Scottish public and third sector bodies. The current framework is set to expire on 14 April 2027. Located in the UKM region, the procurement involves services valued at approximately £40 million GBP. Interested parties have until 30 June 2026 to submit their responses to the issued Request for Information (RfI), as part of the broader strategy development process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in mobile communication services, including voice, SMS, data services, IoT services, and device management. Companies able to offer competitive international tariffs, professional services, or business mobility applications may find lucrative opportunities within this framework. Additionally, it provides an entry point for firms offering cutting-edge solutions in mobile internet of things (IoT) and device management, enhancing their portfolio in the public sector while contributing to business growth. The Scottish Government encourages input from suppliers to help shape the forthcoming procurement strategy, offering an invaluable opportunity for businesses to establish and strengthen relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Scottish Procurement is establishing a collaborative framework agreement for Mobile Voice and Data Services for Scottish public and third sector bodies. The current single supplier framework is due to expire on 14 April 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Procurement is establishing a collaborative framework agreement for Mobile Voice and Data Services for Scottish public and third sector bodies. Consideration is being given to replace the current framework for a period of up to 4 years. The current single supplier framework is due to expire on 14 April 2027. The scope for this framework is still being developed but is likely to include voice and SMS, a range of individual and shared data services, devices and accessories, international tariffs, professional services, lone worker services, mobile internet of things (IoT) services, mobile device management, business mobility applications, device managed service, WiFi calling, Teams mobile. Other relevant services may be included prior to the issue of the Contract Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831901
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557831
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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Sep 20264 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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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