--- title: "Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for British Diplomatic Missions in Italy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f82b0c2-0cfe-41bc-b5b5-cfdf4875f4cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f82b0c2-0cfe-41bc-b5b5-cfdf4875f4cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f82b0c2-0cfe-41bc-b5b5-cfdf4875f4cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f82b0c2-0cfe-41bc-b5b5-cfdf4875f4cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2017-06-07" --- # Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for British Diplomatic Missions in Italy Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f82b0c2-0cfe-41bc-b5b5-cfdf4875f4cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f82b0c2-0cfe-41bc-b5b5-cfdf4875f4cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f82b0c2-0cfe-41bc-b5b5-cfdf4875f4cc.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for British Diplomatic Missions in Italy." This procurement falls under the telecommunications network industry category and is located in Italy, with delivery addresses based in London. Currently in the Tender stage, the submission deadline is set for 30 June 2017, with the contract period starting on 31 July 2017 and concluding on 30 September 2019. The procurement method is open, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for telecommunications providers, especially those experienced in mobile and data services. Businesses specialising in mobile telephony, data management, and service transition would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful participation not only allows potential vendors to strengthen their portfolio with government contracts but also to establish a long-term business relationship with a key governmental authority, potentially leading to further opportunities in international service provision. ## Notice Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for ItalyPosts Contractors must be able to provide a service that covers the whole of the Italy geographical area: The table below shows the current locations of the British Embassy and network of Consulates in Italy. Post Address British Embassy & British Consulate Rome via Venti Settembre, 00187 80 Roma British Consulate General Milan Via San Paolo 7, 20121 Milan 1. MOBILE TELEPHONY 1.1. Background The Authority currently uses the following mobile telephony: * 145 Smartphone lines * 145 Mobile devices (1/3 to be replaced over next 3 to 9 months) * 33 Data only * 39 BES service blackberry All figures are appropriate and holdings may increase or decrease as Embassy operations may require. It is expected that an increased use of instant messaging apps will further reduce the number of SMS messages sent by all types of phones. All smartphone mobile lines do not and will not use the same tariff. Data usage varies by user, as do roaming requirements. For each mobile line the appropriate tariff will be indicated during the transition period to the new contract. The solution delivered by the successful supplier must meet the Authority's current "As-Is" requirements and those future requirements linked to its Technology Overhaul programme. Enhanced service delivery and value for money/added value must also be provided for the future solution. 1.2. General Mobile Telephony Requirements Scope: The provision of mobile voice and data services. All charges. Reuse of existing numbers. 4G services. Billing services and cost management facilities. Service Transition: The Contractor shall support the transition of end-users from legacy services to the new service. This transition will included the provision of new SIM cards at no cost to the Authority. Out of scope: Mobiles locked to a network at the end of the contract period. 1.3. Tariffs The list below shows the types of tariffs that should be considered by Contractors. Given that Contractors may have different tariff structures, this structure has been used to evaluate commercial proposals. However, it is the responsible of suppliers to consider these requirements and collate their respective best commercial proposals based on the information provided. - Limited and Unlimited SMS messaging. - Free calls between internal mobiles. - Fixed rate monthly minutes packages for national calls. - Data packages - Roaming packages for calls and data: Europe and International. Additional information: All tender documentataion is available at https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk. Registration is required, and is free of charge. Navigate to project_1277/ itt_1771for full access ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998012c1-b4f1-4b40-b3c8-2012935fb5cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network ## Release History - 7 Jun 2017 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998012c1-b4f1-4b40-b3c8-2012935fb5cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998012c1-b4f1-4b40-b3c8-2012935fb5cf 7th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/fco ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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