Mobile Voice and Data Services

A Contract Award Notice
by THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£3B
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
22 Dec 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has 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. 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.

Lot Division

1 Mobile and Voice Data Services Catalogue

For the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services including hardware commodity defined products and services through a standardised and simplified catalogue. This includes but is not limited to: ● UK airtime and calls, SMS and data, ● International airtime, calls, SMS and data ● Roaming airtime, calls, SMS and data ● Device hardware, accessories and supporting services, ● Mobile device management and associated supplementary services (for example, security)

Award Criteria
Quality 40
price 60
2 Mobile Voice and Data Solutions

For the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services including hardware - through further competition. This includes but is not limited to: ● UK airtime and calls, SMS and data, ● International airtime, calls, SMS and data ● Roaming airtime, calls, SMS and data ● Device hardware, accessories and supporting services, ● Mobile device management and associated supplementary services (for example, security) In addition to covering the range of services outlined above, the scope of Lot 2 is designed to enable the Buyer to procure a bespoke solution(s), which may include a customisable range of products and/or individually tailored services to fit their business needs. It provides solutions for more complex goods and services and / or a range of niche requirements in low or high volumes

Award Criteria
Quality 70
price 30
3 Telecommunications Audit & Health Check

For the provision of Telecommunications Audit & Health Check. This Lot covers the provision of: ● A service that audits current spend and usage levels ● Analysis of existing Buyer requirements against service availability and a recommendation of possible tariff/solution prioritisation and a preferred agreement supplier ● Physical audit and contact services.

Award Criteria
Quality 55
price 45
4 Professional Services

For the provision of Professional Services. This Lot covers the professional services and advice required to achieve a future operating model design incorporating any related technologies for Mobile Voice and Data Services. It provides business and technical subject matter mobile expertise to create, manage and optimise Mobile Voice and Data Services including (but not limited to); ● System and service integration ● Business Case, Specification Development and Proof of Concept ● Security solutions for Mobile ● Transition support services ● Strategy / Policy ● Customer mobile application development ● Technical assurance

Award Criteria
Quality 75
price 25

Award Detail

1 See Contracts Finder Notice for Full Supplier List (None)
  • Reference: 036426-2022-1
  • Value: £2,518,000,000

CPV Codes

  • 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
  • 31712112 - SIM cards
  • 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
  • 32250000 - Mobile telephones
  • 32251000 - Car telephones
  • 32251100 - Hands-free set
  • 32252000 - GSM telephones
  • 32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones
  • 32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
  • 32342440 - Voice-mail system
  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32412000 - Communications network
  • 32412100 - Telecommunications network
  • 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
  • 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
  • 32524000 - Telecommunications system
  • 32570000 - Communications equipment
  • 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
  • 48620000 - Operating systems
  • 64200000 - Telecommunications services
  • 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
  • 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
  • 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services
  • 64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services
  • 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services
  • 64212400 - Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services
  • 64212500 - General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services
  • 64212600 - Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services
  • 64212700 - Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services
  • 64227000 - Integrated 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
  • 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
  • 72224100 - System implementation planning services
  • 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
  • 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b276ceba-9e91-4984-b56e-796829... 1) Redacted Commercial Agreement 2) List of Successful Suppliers 3) Approved Customer list 4) Transparency Agenda On 02/04/2014, Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders were required to 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 were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.

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