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Published 29 Mar 2022, 15:36 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Telephony Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Official notice

Authority: Scottish Government (Central government)

Dynamic market3 lotsServicesRestricted procedure
Dynamic market estimate£10,000,000total for 3 lots · market-wide estimate, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 30 Aug 2022
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Authority is further extending its Telephony Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for an additional 5 months until 31 August 2022. This short extension is to cover in-flight procurements whilst the replacement DPS is being established. The DPS will remain open for new suppliers to apply to join. However, existing suppliers that are currently on the DPS do not need to re-apply and will remain on the DPS. Full details of the requirement can be found on the previous Contract Notice which was issued on 29 June 2018, details as follows:

OJEU Number: 2019/S 221-542232

Reference Number/Notice ID: JUN323642

OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547002

  • Recurrence: The replacement DPS is the Telephony and Communication Services DPS. The Contract Notice was issued on 17 February 2022 and is now open for applications. The URL for the Contract Notice on Public Contracts Scotland for the new DPS is set out below: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323642 Both DPS will run concurrently for a short period.

CPV: Call centre · Cards containing integrated circuits · Communication land-line rental · Communication software package · Communications network · Dedicated-business telephone network services · Digital switching equipment · Earphones · Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy · Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services · Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services · Ethernet network · +64 more

How this dynamic market works

From the published notice
Type
Dynamic market (open)

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Traditional Telephony

Full details of the requirements for Lot 1 can be found on the previous Contract Notice which was issued on 29 June 2018, details as follows:

OJEU Number: 2019/S 221-542232

Reference Number/Notice ID: JUN323642

OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547002

Delivery: Scotland
Second stage: 5–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony

Full details of the requirements for Lot 2 can be found on the previous Contract Notice which was issued on 29 June 2018, details as follows:

OJEU Number: 2019/S 221-542232

Reference Number/Notice ID: JUN323642

OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547002

Delivery: Scotland
Second stage: 5–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Enterprise Bundled Services

Full details of the requirements for Lot 3 can be found on the previous Contract Notice which was issued on 29 June 2018, details as follows:

OJEU Number: 2019/S 221-542232

Reference Number/Notice ID: JUN323642

OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547002

Delivery: Scotland
Second stage: 5–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Telephony Services Dynamic Purchasing System” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Dynamic market
Who may use this agreement
Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement

Yes · The replacement DPS is the Telephony and Communication Services DPS. The Contract Notice was issued on 17 February 2022 and is now open for applications. The URL for the Contract Notice on Public Contracts Scotland for the new DPS is set out below:

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_v… ↗

Both DPS will run concurrently for a short period.

First published
29 Mar 2022, 15:36 BST
Last source update
29 Mar 2022, 15:36 BST
Authority reference
SP-17-032
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-008437
Classification (CPV)
Call centreCards containing integrated circuitsCommunication land-line rentalCommunication software packageCommunications networkDedicated-business telephone network servicesDigital switching equipmentEarphonesElectrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphyEnhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services
+66 moreEnhanced Messaging Service (EMS) servicesEthernet network
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03278f Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: This notice formally extends the Telephony Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a further 5 months from 31 March 2022 to 31 August 2022. This short extension is to cover in-flight procurements whilst the replacement DPS is being established. The DPS will remain open for new suppliers to apply to join. However, existing suppliers that are currently on the DPS do not need to re-apply and will remain on the DPS. Full details of the requirement can be found on the previous Contract Notice which was issued on 29 June 2018, details as follows: OJEU Number: 2019/S 221-542232 Reference Number/Notice ID: JUN323642 OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547002 The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 10849. 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-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits requirements will be determined at each individual call-off contract. (SC Ref:688486)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Admission period ends
30 Aug 2022, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

29 Mar 2022 → 31 Aug 2022 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    29 Mar 2022, 15:36 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    30 Aug 2022, 12:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    31 Aug 2022, 00:00 BST
  4. Bids must remain valid until
    31 Aug 2022, 23:59 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scottish Government

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsGeneral public services 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 8LUContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body EdinburghContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.