--- title: "Mobile Voice and Data Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-05-30" --- # Mobile Voice and Data Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for Mobile Voice and Data Services, with a framework agreement aimed at serving Scottish public sector bodies. This planning stage is characterised by the establishment of a collaborative arrangement intended to replace an existing single supplier framework set to expire on 16 March 2023. Interested parties should note that a Request for Information (RfI) has been issued, with comments due by midday on 15 June 2022. The procurement value is estimated at £30 million, and it will encompass various telecommunication services, likely including voice and SMS, data services including 5G, and devices. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, IT services, and mobile device provisioning, as the collaborative framework will serve a range of Scottish public sector entities. Suppliers able to offer comprehensive solutions, including managed and professional services, mobile Internet of Things offerings, and device management, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies invested in innovative data and mobile services may find this contract an avenue for business growth and expansion within the public sector marketplace. ## Notice Scottish Procurement is considering the establishment of a collaborative framework agreement for Mobile Voice and Data Services for Scottish public sector bodies. The current single supplier Framework is due to expire on 16 March 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Procurement is considering establishing a collaborative arrangement for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services which will be available to Scottish public sector bodies. Consideration is being given to replacing the current framework for a period up to 4 years. The scope of this collaborative arrangement is still being developed but is likely to include voice and SMS, a range of data services including 5G and shared/aggregated data, devices and accessories, international tariffs, managed/professional services, lone/remote worker services, mobile Internet of Things services, business mobility apps, device insurance and disposal etc, although this may be subject to change as the strategy develops. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449893 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 30 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | 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 | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 31712112 - SIM cards - 32250000 - Mobile telephones - 32429000 - Telephone network equipment - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment - 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services - 64216110 - Electronic data exchange services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services ## Release History - 30 May 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449893 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449893&idx=1 30th May 2022 - Mobile Voice & Data Services Framework - Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449893 Mobile Voice and Data Services - Scottish Procurement is considering the establishment of a collaborative framework agreement for Mobile Voice and Data Services for Scottish public sector bodies. The current single supplier Framework is due to expire on 16 March 2023. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=694478 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478 - https://www.gov.scot/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694478.json.