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title: "01726 Provision of Internet Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000590875"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2019-07-11"
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# 01726 Provision of Internet Connectivity

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000590875

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has completed a procurement process for the provision of Internet Connectivity with the title "01726 Provision of Internet Connectivity." This project falls within the public order and safety industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the procurement process initiated through the CCS Framework RM1045 - Lot 2 (Network Services). This contract, worth £90,000, has been awarded to Virgin Media Business and is active, having been signed on 14 May 2019. The contract duration is three years, with potential extensions of up to three additional years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed network services, particularly those providing scalable and flexible internet connectivity solutions. Companies that are well-positioned to compete in this tender include those that can demonstrate the capability to meet stringent service level agreements and can offer robust service management. This is an excellent opportunity for firms aiming to partner with public sector entities, enhancing their portfolio in the growing field of telecommunications and managed services.

## Notice

SPS uses the internet to access the World Wide Web from its Primary data centre in Edinburgh and its Secondary data centre in Chapelhall. The current contract is due to expire and there is a requirement to retender for the provision of this particular Service. This Contract shall be for a period of 3 years plus up to a further 3 years extension period. The SPS is seeking to procure a managed active-active internet connection that is flexible and scalable enough to be capable of meeting both current and future requirements. As a managed network service the SPS requires the supplier to be responsible for providing services (inclusive of managed CPE) to an agreed Service Level Agreement and backed up with robust service management.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS procured and awarded this project via the CCS Framework RM1045 - Lot 2 (Network Services). An Invitation to Quote(ITQ) was published by SPS via the public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) portal and was made available to all suppliers on the Framework. Tender responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITQ Guide to Scoring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360105 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360105

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360105
  01726 Provision of Internet Connectivity - SPS uses the internet to access the World Wide Web from its Primary data centre in Edinburgh and its Secondary data centre in Chapelhall. The current contract is due to expire and there is a requirement to retender for the provision of this particular Service. This Contract shall be for a period of 3 years plus up to a further 3 years extension period. The SPS is seeking to procure a managed active-active internet connection that is flexible and scalable enough to be capable of meeting both current and future requirements. As a managed network service the SPS requires the supplier to be responsible for providing services (inclusive of managed CPE) to an agreed Service Level Agreement and backed up with robust service management.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000590875

## Provenance

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