--- title: "Connectivity as a Service, Renfrewshire - Future Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000586771" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586771" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000586771.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000586771.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-12" --- # Connectivity as a Service, Renfrewshire - Future Opportunity Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000586771 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586771) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000586771.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council, based in Paisley, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Connectivity as a Service, Renfrewshire - Future Opportunity". This initiative falls under the general public services category and aims to establish a contract for connectivity services that supports both public and private sector organisations. The procurement strategy includes an engagement event scheduled for 26 June 2019, where the head of ICT will outline the vision and objectives for this project, which is expected to benefit the region significantly. Interested parties must contact the council by 24 June 2019 to participate. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the connectivity sector, particularly those specialising in digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for fibre broadband, mobile communications, and overall connectivity management would be well-positioned to compete for this long-term contract, which spans a minimum of 10 years with the possibility of extension. The council is looking for partners who can offer flexible and converged connectivity services, making this an attractive opportunity for those ready to contribute to significant digital transformation projects in the region. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council is keen to meet with current or prospective providers of connectivity services to discuss our current and likely future needs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renfrewshire Council has developed a Connectivity Strategy to meet its current and future needs, as well as those of other organisations and citizens in Renfrewshire. The Council is currently developing a procurement strategy for the establishment of a contract for Connectivity as a Service. The contract will be for a minimum of 10 years with an option to extend for up to a further 10 years. The Council is seeking to engage with the market to take views on the optimum procurement route that will be adopted.. Engagement event to be held in Johnstone Town Hall from 10am - 12pm on 26 June. This event will provide further information on the CaaS programme. Patrick Murray, Head of ICT will set out vision and objectives, followed by a Q&A. If you would like to attend this event or if you require more information, please contact clare.bryson@renfrewshire.gov.uk by no later than 24 June @ 4pm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357058 | | 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 | 12 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Mar 2020 | | 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 | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32400000 - Networks - 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package ## Release History - 12 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357058 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357058&idx=2 1st July 2019 - Q&A - note: 26 June 2019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357058&idx=1 1st July 2019 - Copy of presentations provided at Engagement Day, 26 June 2019. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357058 Connectivity as a Service, Renfrewshire - Future Opportunity - Renfrewshire Council is keen to meet with current or prospective providers of connectivity services to discuss our current and likely future needs. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=586771 - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586771 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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