Published date: 18 May 2021
This notice was replaced on 11 August 2022
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 22 December 2022, last edited 21 November 2023)
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Contract summary
Industry
SIM cards - 31712112
Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32000000
Operating systems - 48620000
Postal and telecommunications services - 64000000
Telecommunication consultancy services - 71316000
Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services - 72150000
Security software development services - 72212730
Systems and technical consultancy services - 72220000
Computer-related professional services - 72590000
Auditing services - 79212000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£650,000,000
Procurement reference
RM6261
Published date
18 May 2021
Approach to market date
21 October 2021
Contract start date
7 June 2022
Contract end date
5 June 2026
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
For the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services including hardware.
The structure and scope of the procurement will be informed as a result of engagement subsequent to this PIN.
The lotting structure will be determined as a result of the market engagement and therefore Lots may be re-scoped or removed entirely. Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2022/2023 | £44,900,000 |
| 2023/2024 | £147,600,000 |
| 2024/2025 | £203,200,000 |
| 2025/2026 | £232,100,000 |
Additional text
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This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with suppliers. Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions through webinars and optional 1:1 sessions during May 2021 with industry experts, specialists and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for any resulting contract(s).
To attend an engagement webinar, please register using the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supplier-engagement-for-mobile-voice-and-data-services-in-thepublic-sector-tickets-152848236189
Any queries relating to this project should be directed to mobile@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Each of the proposed Lots mentioned within this Prior Information Notice will be discussed at the market engagement sessions:
Lot 1: Mobile Voice and Data Services - aims to provide (but is not limited to) UK, international, roaming, SMS, data (together "Airtime Services"), device hardware, accessories and supporting services, mobile device management and associated supplementary services (e.g. security).
Lot 2: Telecommunication Audit & Health Check - aims to provide a service which audits current spend and usage levels, offers gap analysis and recommends possible tariff/solution prioritisation and a preferred framework supplier. It may also provide physical audit and contact services.
Lot 3: Professional Support Services - aims to provide professional support to achieve a future operating model design incorporating any related technologies for mobile voice and data services and to provide support in the following areas including but not limited to:
System and Service Integration; Strategy; Implementation services (which may include an option for Contact Services); and Integration and security solutions.
Note, the lotting structure of this agreement will be determined as a result of market engagement and is therefore subject to re-scoping or removal.
The estimated value stated in II.1.5 is an indicative value and is based on an initial contract period of three years and a one year optional extension period, both subject to change depending on the results following the market engagement and further research.
The estimated date of publication stated in II.3 and is subject to change as a result of market engagement and further research.
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will use an eSourcing system for any resulting competition and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is
https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Please refer to the CCS website page https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming for
updates and monitor Find a Tender service for the publication of the contract notice.
About the buyer
Contact name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Address
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Website
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