--- title: "Telecommunications" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)" published: "2025-01-10" --- # Telecommunications Buyer: PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf08.json) ## Summary Procurement Assist Limited, in collaboration with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), is inviting tenders for a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to provide telecommunications services across the UK. The procurement process, valued at £50,000,000, has been labelled as "Telecommunications" and classified under the CPV code 64200000. The DPS, which will span five years and conclude on 31 May 2029, encompasses services such as mobile telecommunications, traditional and IP telephony, connectivity solutions, and comprehensive telecommunications solutions. Applications will be accepted continuously throughout the contract period, with a 30-day initial application phase. This process falls under a restrictive procurement method and is designed to exclude the need for clients to engage with OJEU procurement processes further. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialized in telecommunications. With categories extending across mobile data and voice services, traditional telephony, broadband connectivity, and integrated telecom solutions, companies can leverage this DPS to secure long-term contracts and expand their service offerings within the public sector. Businesses capable of providing robust and comprehensive telecom solutions accompanied by design and support services will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively in this dynamic procurement landscape. ## Notice Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a place on a 60 month Dynamic Purchasing System for Telecommunications Services. The services will be split into 4 Categories, as follows: Category 1: Mobile Telecommunications Category 2: Traditional Telephony and IP Telephony Category 3: Connectivity Category 4: Total Telecoms Solution The DPS will be available for use by iFM Bolton and the whole public sector from across the United Kingdom. The DPS initial application period is 30 days but will remain open until 31 May 2029. Applications from service providers can be made at any time during this period. The DPS is intended to be a fast route to market for Clients, with Clients not needing any further engagement with OJEU procurement processes. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2020/S 081-192463 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged. ### Lot Information Mobile Telecommunications Including, but not limited to: *Data, voice, data services, SMS, voicemail service, email and the provision of devices (handsets, tablets and other devices). *Provision of tariffs and plans for the Client. *Provision of a support service in designing the best solution for the Client. *Provision of ongoing support for the Client. *Consolidated e-billing for the Client. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/864R67N7KF Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Traditional Telephony and IP Telephony Including, but not limited to: *Provision of traditional telephony and IP telephony solutions, including line installation and the supply of associated hardware. *VoIP services to include (but lot limited to) ISDN, PSTN, SIP trunking. *Ongoing support and technical guidance to the Client and ongoing maintenance of the hardware (maintenance contract). *Installation and maintenance of audio/video systems, including cross networking solutions. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Connectivity Including, but not limited to: *Provision of broadband and other high speed internet connections, including (but not limited to) ethernet lines, WAN broadband, LAN and VPN solutions. *Supply of relevant hardware to support the desired solution. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Total Telecommunications Solution Including, but not limited to: *Provision of some or all of the solutions in Categories 1,2 and 3 of this DPS, or a mix/match. *Support service to help the Client determine the best solution for their needs. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000829-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | £50,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL4 0JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Farnworth North | | Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64200000 - Telecommunications services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000829-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-profile/ifm-bolton/ - http://www.procurementassist.co.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:192463-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/864R67N7KF - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Telecommunications-services./864R67N7KF ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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