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title: "ML/Telecoms/2017"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000497632"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING - SCOTLAND"
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# ML/Telecoms/2017

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING - SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000497632

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Procurement for Housing - Scotland entails the tender titled "ML/Telecoms/2017", aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the provision of telecommunications services across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. This initiative falls under the "General public services" classification and is currently in the award stage, having been completed recently. The process was initiated on 30th May 2017 with a submission deadline occurring on 29th June 2017. The main procurement method employed was selective, specifically under a restricted procedure.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly for those offering network connectivity, mobile communications, and hosted telephony services. Companies that specialise in innovative telecommunications solutions, including those providing IP telephony, mobile broadband, and associated consultancy services, would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of various public authorities and housing organisations can lead to substantial contract values, promising considerable growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

The purpose of this new framework agreement ("this Framework Agreement") is to ensure we can provide an offering suitable for members of PfH in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland and other public bodies permitted to use this Framework Agreement who require the provision of telecommunications services including communications network solutions, mobile communications and off premise hosted communications networks.

### Lot Information

Network Communications

The lot will include, but is not limited to: (a) Network Connectivity, (b)On Premise IP Telephony Services, (c) Call Centres and Contact Centre Services, (d) Unified Communications, (e) Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of telecoms systems, hardware and infrastructure, (f) the provision of Hosted Communications Solutions and (g) Associated consultancy services.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be let for three (3) years, with a one (1) year optional extension (4 years in total)

Mobile Communications

Items/services covered in the lot will include, but are not limited to: (a) Mobile voice and data bundles;Mobile broadband;M2M;WIFI Connectivity;3G and 4G.(b)the provision of associated hardware such as smartphones, tablets and PDAs,(c) the provision of associated mobile communications systems and software including mobile device management, mobile call recording, mobile conference calling, anti-virus software, Office 365,(d) Hardware repair services, (e) Mobile cloud storage and sharing services, (f) Associated consultancy services.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be let for three (3) years, with a one (1) year optional extension (4 years in total)

Off Premise Hosted Telephony

This lot of the Framework is for the provision of Off Premise Hosted Telephony Solution. Items/services covered in the lot will include, but are not limited to: Clear subscription options;Scalable packages;Wide range of call features, group capabilities and options;Web based portals that can be used by end users and administrators;Configuration options for administrators;Training and support ;Multiple device connectivity;Feature rich hardware;Multi-site capability;Help desk facilities;Out of hours help desk and support;Call centre functionality;Project management support for implementation;PSN compliant services;Provision of network connectivity hardware and services to support hosted solutions;Associated consultancy services.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be let for three (3) years, with a one (1) year optional extension (4 years in total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297163 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING - SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 1DQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | 4NET TECHNOLOGIES; BRITANNIC TECHNOLOGIES; DAISY COMMUNICATIONS; EXSEL IT & COMMUNICATIONS; MILLGATE COMPUTER SYSTEMS; PCI SERVICES; REDCENTRIC SOLUTIONS; SOCIAL TELECOMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones
- 32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32413000 - Integrated network
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 50334100 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment
- 51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297163
- 30 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284427

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284427
  ML/Telecoms/2017 - The purpose of this new framework agreement ("this Framework Agreement") is to ensure we can provide an offering suitable for members of PfH in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland and other public bodies permitted to use this Framework Agreement who require the provision of telecommunications services including communications network solutions, mobile communications and off premise hosted communications networks.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297163
  ML/Telecoms/2017 - The purpose of this new framework agreement ("this Framework Agreement") is to ensure we can provide an offering suitable for members of PfH in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland and other public bodies permitted to use this Framework Agreement who require the provision of telecommunications services including communications network solutions, mobile communications and off premise hosted communications networks.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.mytenders.org
- http://www.mytenders.org/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.pfhscotland.co.uk
- http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/about_us/OJEUframework_permissible_users
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497632

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