---
title: "Provision of Public Switched Telephony Network Voice Calls And Lines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000697831"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2022-06-22"
---

# Provision of Public Switched Telephony Network Voice Calls And Lines

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000697831

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Public Switched Telephony Network Voice Calls And Lines" contract. This contract, awarded on 24th May 2022 and operational for a period of two years with an option for a one-year extension, focuses on providing and maintaining PSTN lines and voice call minutes across all SPS establishments in Scotland. The procurement was conducted as a Direct Award under the CCS Framework RM3808, specifically Lot 3. The award notice can be accessed for further details.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications, particularly those skilled in voice communications and network services. Given the specific requirements for maintaining PSTN lines and providing billing services, companies experienced in public sector contracts or those with capabilities in providing comprehensive telephony solutions would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. The nature of the contract also suggests potential for innovation and growth in the telecommunications sector in Scotland.

## Notice

The purpose of this Contract is to provide and maintain the PSTN lines, voice call minutes, and to provide billing as required to all SPS establishments. The SPS has a separate contract for the provision of prisoner PIN phone telephony hardware and associated software systems for each establishment. The contract shall operate for a period of two years plus an additional one year extension option. The value of this contract is commercially sensitive to SPS, therefore no contract value has been provided in this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS procured and awarded this project as a Direct Award uneder the the CCS Framework RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451938 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451938

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451938
  Provision of Public Switched Telephony Network Voice Calls And Lines - The purpose of this Contract is to provide and maintain the PSTN lines, voice call minutes, and to provide billing as required to all SPS establishments. The SPS has a separate contract for the provision of prisoner PIN phone telephony hardware and associated software systems for each establishment. The contract shall operate for a period of two years plus an additional one year extension option. The value of this contract is commercially sensitive to SPS, therefore no contract value has been provided in this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697831

## Provenance

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