Network Services 3

Tender description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Network Services to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all Core Network access and infrastructure requirements, including all aspects of Communications services. The Framework agreement will be the next iteration of Network Services 2 (RM3808), without the inclusion of Mobile Voice and Data services. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the pre-market engagement which will take place on November 2nd, 2021. Details on how to register to participate on the day, can be found below. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Network Services market. Crown Commercial Service is holding a pre-market engagement workshop on November 2nd, 2021, with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting framework contracts. If you are interested in participating or attending the pre-market engagement workshop, please follow this link below to register for the day. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ns3-pre-market-engagement-kick-off-tickets-181654963887 The estimated date of contract publication in section II.3 is subject to change based on Cabinet Office governance approvals. The spend profile indicates anticipated spend for the 4-year term of the framework agreement. Please note that spend will continue on call-offs once the framework agreement has expired Total framework value remains at £5BN.