--- title: "Mobile Voice and Data Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577070" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577070" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577070.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577070.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-03-14" --- # Mobile Voice and Data Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577070 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577070) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577070.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is planning a procurement process for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services, with the aim of establishing a new collaborative arrangement that supports the Scottish Government's digital strategy. Scheduled for potential review on 1 August 2019, this planned tender offers services across Scotland. The core requirements involve mobile voice services, data services, and handsets, with an option for other services to be included. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their views or comments on the proposed scope and duration of the contract by 5 April 2019. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and digital services to engage with the public sector. Companies that can deliver innovative mobile network solutions, customer service management, and cost-effective pricing will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, those experienced in managing collaborative service agreements can play a crucial role in the framework anticipated to last for up to two years, potentially gaining a significant foothold in the Scottish public sector market. ## Notice Scottish Procurement is considering the establishment of a new collaborative arrangement for Mobile Voice and Data Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Procurement is considering the establishment of a new collaborative arrangement for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services. Strategic analysis will look to develop and build upon previous procurement approaches and there is a potential to put in place a single supplier framework agreement for a period of up to 2 years. Consideration will also be given to some form of intial commitment perhaps via anchor customer(s) to provide a degree of commercial confidence in the framework. The scope of any new collaborative arrangement is still being developed however the core requirements are expected to focus on the provision of calls and SMS, Data Services and handsets. Optional requirements may also include handset insurance, device disposal and recycling, mobile device management, lone and remote worker services, multi sim, converged mobile services and shared data services, although this is subject to change as the strategy develops. In addition to value for money, a key criteria for any arrangement would be around effective mobile network connectivity that Service Providers can offer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348594 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2019 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 31712112 - SIM cards - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32250000 - Mobile telephones - 32252000 - GSM telephones - 32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones - 32412000 - Communications network - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32429000 - Telephone network equipment - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment - 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities - 32524000 - Telecommunications system - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services - 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services - 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services - 64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services - 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services - 64212500 - General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services - 64212600 - Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services - 64212700 - Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services - 64216000 - Electronic message and information services - 64216110 - Electronic data exchange services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348594 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR348594&idx=1 16th September 2019 - Potential early release of draft ITT documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348594 Mobile Voice and Data Services - Scottish Procurement is considering the establishment of a new collaborative arrangement for Mobile Voice and Data Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577070 - https://www.gov.scot/Resource/0051/00515583.pdf - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=577070 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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