Mobile Voice and Data Services

Concepts

• crown commercial service
• liverpool
• sim cards
• commercial service
• telecommunications audit & health check and professional services
• mobile voice
• provision of mobile voice
• support of the mobile voice
• professional services
• data services

Location

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of mobile voice and data services (including hardware) and ancillary services (Telecommunications Audit & Health Check and Professional Services) in support of the mobile voice and data services to be utilised by or on behalf of the UK public sector and their associated bodies and agencies, the voluntary sector, charities and or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of the public sector delivering services of a public nature. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all mobile voice and data requirements. The policy drivers supporting the development and procurement of this Framework Agreement are to provide buyers with a route to market compliant with UK Law, achieving best value through leveraging public sector spend, improve the buying of mobile voice and data services in the UK public sector and to provide buyers with access to high quality mobile voice and data services.

CPV Codes

• 31712112 - SIM cards
• 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
• 48620000 - Operating systems
• 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
• 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
• 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
• 72212730 - Security software development services
• 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
• 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
• 79212000 - Auditing services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced the Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement. Refer to https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs for more information. PLEASE NOTE: All certificates issued prior to 1 April 2020 or before 30 June 2020 on the existing scheme are valid until 30 June 2021. This includes those issued by Accreditation Bodies other than IASME. On 30 June 2021, any certificate issued under the old scheme will expire. Some purchases under this framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations (as defined in Attachment 1 - About the framework within the invitation to tender documentation). In such cases, Call-offs from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and the buyers may, at their discretion, modify the terms of the Framework and any Call-off Contracts to reflect that buyer's specific needs. CCS reserves the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 5% of the last position for Lots 1, 2 and 3. Bidders for Lot 4 will need to meet all quality and price thresholds in order to be awarded a Framework for this Lot. Registering for access: This procurement will be managed electronically via the eSourcing suite. This will be the route for sharing all information and communicating with bidders. If you have recently registered on the eSourcing suite for another CCS procurement you can use the same account for this new procurement. If not, you will first need to register your organisation on the portal. Use the following link for information on how register and use the eSourcing tool: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers For assistance please contact the eSourcing Help desk operated by email at eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk or call 0345 410 2222. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022161-2022 RM6261 Attachment 1 About the Framework v1.0.docx RM6261 Attachment 1 About the Framework v1.0.pdf RM6261 Attachment 2 How to bid v1.0.docx RM6261 Attachment 2 How to bid v1.0.pdf RM6261 Attachment 2a Selection Questionnaire v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 2b - Lot 1 and_or Lot 2 Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability v1.0.docx RM6261 Attachment 2b - Lot 3 Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability v1.0.docx RM6261 Attachment 2b - Lot 4 Business Case and_or Specification Development and_or Proof of Concept Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability v1.0.docx RM6261 Attachment 2b - Lot 4 Customer Mobile Application Development Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability v1.0.docx RM6261 Attachment 2b - Lot 4 Security Solutions for Mobile Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability v1.0 .docx RM6261 Attachment 2b - Lot 4 Strategy Related Advice and Policy Impact Assessments Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability v1.0 .docx RM6261 Attachment 2b - Lot 4 System and Service Integration Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability v1.0 .docx RM6261 Attachment 2b - Lot 4 Technical Assurance Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability v1.0.docx RM6261 Attachment 2b - Lot 4 Transition Support Services Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability v1.0 .docx RM6261 Attachment 2e PPN 06_21 Carbon Reduction Plan template v1.0.odt RM6261 Attachment 3a - Lot 1 Pricing Matrix v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 3b - Lot 2 Pricing Matrix v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 3c - Lot 3 Pricing Matrix v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 3d - Lot 4 Pricing Matrix v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 4 Information and declaration workbook v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 5 Financial Viability Risk Assessment Guidance v1.0.docx RM6261 Attachment 5a Gold FVRA Tool (Lots 1 and 2) v1.0..xlsx RM6261 Attachment 5b Bronze FVRA Tool (Lots 3 and 4) v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 6 Consortia details v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 7 Key subcontractor details v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 8 Frequently Asked Questions v1.0.xlsx RM6261 Attachment 9 Intent to Guarantee v1.0.docx RM6261 Attachment 10 Framework Contract Documents pdf.zip RM6261 Attachment 10 Framework Contract Documents.zip Contract Notice rights reserved for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement.docx Contract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Contract.docx RM6261 Customer List v0.1.docx