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title: "Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Readiness Review"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-128297"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-04-21"
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# Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Readiness Review

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-128297

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, acting as the buyer, has initiated a procurement process for a "Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Readiness Review" within the telecommunications services industry. The tender, at the award stage, involves assessing the preparedness of public sector bodies in Wales, along with third sector and private bodies, for the transition from PSTN to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). The review aims to identify risks, evaluate service reliance on PSTN, and provide recommendations to address any readiness gaps. The contract with Farrpoint Limited, valued at £39,550 GBP, was signed on 14th April 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in telecommunications consultancy services to contribute to the transition from PSTN to VoIP within the public sector in Wales. Companies with expertise in assessing technological readiness, understanding telecommunications industry plans, and providing risk assessments would be well-suited to compete. The Welsh Government, by facilitating conversations between industry players, aims to ensure a smooth transition and enhance public sector preparedness for the future telecommunications landscape.

## Notice

The UK's telecoms networks will undergo substantial change over the coming years as technology evolves and is upgraded.Between now and 2025 the UK's traditional telephone network - the 'public switched telephone network' (PSTN) - will beswitched off with customers migrated to a newer digital technology known as 'voice over internet protocol' (VoIP), with callscarried over a broadband connection.The change to VoIP is being led by the industry and there is already work underway through Ofcom and various industry bodies toprepare for the changes. However, there is a need for the public sector to prepare as well, either in terms of the public sector estate(lifts, alarms etc.) or the delivery of services (telecare, traffic lights etc.) as well as ensuring that other agencies that provide publicservices (third sector etc.) are also prepared.Although the PSTN switch off is being led by industry with support from Ofcom and the UK Government the Welsh Governmenthas a role to play in facilitating conversations between these players and the public and private bodies in Wales, but also tounderstand public sector preparedness in Wales. This understanding will be used to target further engagement between industry,Ofcom and the UK Government and public bodies in Wales.The Welsh Government is looking to appoint a supplier to undertake a high-level review of the preparedness of the public sector inWales, and third sector and private bodies that provide key services for them, in relation to the PSTN switch-off and the migrationto VoIP. This high-level review should:* Provide an evidence-based assessment of the preparedness of the public sector in Wales, and of bodies that provide services to thepublic sector, for the switch over from the Public Switched Telephone Network to Voice over Internet Protocol.* Set-out an appropriate definition of readiness in the context of the PSTN switch-off and the transition to VoIP.* Identify the plans of the telecommunications industry to switch-over from PSTN to VoIP.* Identify the range and types of telecommunications services that are reliant on the PSTN network.* Identify the range of public sector bodies and private and third sector bodies that provide public sector services in Wales.* Provide an assessment of the risks to services and service users from the state of readiness of public, private and third sectorbodies providing public services.* Clearly set out recommendations to address any gaps in readiness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128297 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,550 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARRPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 12:46 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128297
- 2 Feb 2023 at 14:43 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128297
- 19 Jan 2023 at 12:23 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128297

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

## Provenance

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