---
title: "Invitation to tender"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545256"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545256.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN"
published: "2018-06-04"
---

# Invitation to tender

Buyer: SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545256

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## Summary

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a telephony system and broadband service in Edinburgh. This procurement process is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 22nd June 2018. The award period is set to commence on 25th June 2018, and submissions must comply with the specified terms, which allow for written proposals only. The contract is projected to last for up to five years with an option for extension.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telephony and broadband services, particularly those capable of delivering both services from a single supplier. Companies with expertise in integrated communication solutions and robust broadband infrastructure would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a central purchasing body in the public sector.

## Notice

Invitation to tender for the provision of a telephony system and broadband service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for telephony and broadband services, ideally from a single supplier. Bidders who can provide telephony services but not broadband may be considered. However, bidders offering only broadband without telephony will not.

Renewal: The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for telephony and broadband services for a period of 5 years with the option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320940 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 7NS |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320940

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320940
  Invitation to tender - Invitation to tender for the provision of a telephony system and broadband service

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spso.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545256
- https://www.spso.org.uk/news-and-media

## Provenance

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