SWAN Re-procurement

Concepts

• edinburgh
• information technology
• area network
• existing swan framework agreement
• replacement procurement
• swan
• duration of the existing swan framework contract
• current swan framework
• existing swan framework
• high-level scope of the swan replacement procurement

Location

Scotland:

Description

The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The framework now needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Programme supports the McClelland review of Scottish Public Sector ICT Infrastructure recommendation for the delivery of a single public services communications network infrastructure for Scotland and builds on the cross sector collaboration established over the duration of the existing SWAN framework contract. The current SWAN framework is due to expire in April 2023 and participating authorities have agreed that the framework needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services. The high-level scope of the SWAN Replacement Procurement is defined as the acquisition of Wide Area Network and all services currently available under the existing SWAN framework, which can be used by potentially all public sector organisations in Scotland and initially by the participating authorities (as existing SWAN Members). The procurement scope is envisaged to include the following key elements: - the future WAN requirements of the participating authorities; and - additional service requirements of the participating authorities (to include LAN, voice, and IoT services). --- Please refer to the Supplier Briefing Document for further information.

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 72315000 - Data network management and support services
• 72315100 - Data network support services
• 72315200 - Data network management services
• 72511000 - Network management software services
• 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
• 72212214 - Network operating system software development services
• 72212215 - Networking developers software development services
• 72212216 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software development services
• 72212219 - Miscellaneous networking software development services
• 64200000 - Telecommunications services
• 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
• 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
• 72212515 - Video conferencing software development services
• 51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Legal Justification

Call offs to be made over a 6 year period to allow Scottish Public Sector Organisations to use the framework at the end of any current Wide Area Network contract they may have. This will allow as many Public Sector organisations as possible to aggregate their demand for Wide Area Network services thereby helping to achieve the economic and strategic benefits the project is designed to deliver.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. --- The estimated value referred to in section II.1.5) covers the 6 year framework term and the potential call off contracts. --- The award criteria questions and weightings will be published in the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) / Invitation To Submit Initial Bids (ITSIB) documents. --- The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19132. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 --- Community Benefits are applicable to this contract. A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-rewarded, well-motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, diverse and engaged in decision making. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. Public Bodies in Scotland are adopting fair work practices, which include: — a fair and equal pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the living wage, including, for example being a living wage accredited employer; — clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential, including for example, a strong commitment to modern apprenticeships and the development of Scotland's young workforce; — promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce which reflects the population of Scotland in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability; — support for learning and development; — stability of employment and hours of work, and avoiding exploitative employment practices, including for example no inappropriate use of zero-hours contracts; — flexible working (including for example practices such as flexi-time and career breaks) and support for family friendly working and wider work life balance; — support progressive workforce engagement, for example Trade Union recognition and representation where possible, otherwise alternative arrangements to give staff an effective voice. In order to ensure the highest standards of service quality in this contract we expect contractors to take a similarly positive approach to fair work practices as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package. Bidders who are invited to submit an initial bid will need to describe how they will commit to fair work practices for workers (including any agency or subcontractor workers) engaged in the delivery of this contract. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 40338. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits offered should be relevant and proportionate to this particular requirement. Customer Call-off contracts may request the inclusion and delivery of local benefits in line with their individual policy on Social, Economic and Environmental policies and may be based on individual call-off contract value. --- The Community Benefits questions will be published in the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) / Invitation To Submit Initial Bids (ITSIB) documents. (SC Ref:663685)