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Published 18 Oct 2021, 22:45 BST

Official UK procurement notice

PB2024-01589 Telephony via RM6116 CCS Framework

Official notice

Authority: Darlington Borough Council (Local council)·Consortium: 6 public authorities

14 lotsServicesRestricted procedureReserved for supported employment providersSME suitableMax 12 lots per supplier
Published estimate£7,000,000,000total for 14 lots · 1 value update
Submissions closed 13 Jan 2023awarded 27 Nov 2024
Awarded to Daisy Corporate Services Trading Limited +4 more6 awards

What is being bought14 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Lot 1a and 4a

CPV: Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction · Building construction work · Building installation work · Command, control, communication and computer systems · Communication and multimedia software package · Communication software package · Communications equipment · Communications network · Computer network services · Construction work · Custom software development services · Data equipment · +81 more

Lots and requirements (14)Procurement structure

14 lots · 12 with a published value (£7,000,000,000 together) · win at most 12 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Awarded UK, North East +3Lot estimate not published
Extensions: The contract will be for five (5) years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including sixty (60) months.
Lot #2Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access ServicesCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£2,200,000,000

Lot 1a Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services is for the provision of connectivity services enabling site to site or site to cloud inter connectivity.

The successful framework suppliers will be expected to provide the

following services:

a) Wide area connectivity for the provision of a managed or unmanaged point-topoint data-only connection.

b) Wide area connectivity for the provision of a managed or unmanaged point-to internet/cloud data-only connection.

The full scope of Lot 1a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that ispart of the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserves the right to extend lots by varying durations.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #3Commercial Radio CapabilitiesCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£23,000,000

Lot 1b is for the provision of Commercial Radio capabilities as outlined below:

a) A voice communication solution utilising UHF, and/or VHF radio frequency bands.

b) The ability to transmit and receive from a central operator console a voice communication over the allocated frequency to a hand- held device, push to talk, release to listen, outside of a building.

The full scope of Lot 1b is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part

of the framework documentation.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #4Tactical Radio SystemsCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£600,000,000

Lot 1c is for the provision of Tactical Radio Systems as outlined below:

A radio solution that enables the exchange of secure[1] voice & amp; data communications over a tactical radio communications system, utilising Line of Sight (LOS) C Band, S Band, L Band, Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Very High Frequency (VHF) and/or High Frequency (HF) radio frequency bands[2]. The ability to transmit and receive, using push to talk to a personal, manpack or platform device, using point to point and/or point to multipoint. The tactical radio system is not reliant on any fixed communications and power infrastructure[3] to operate and may need to be intrinsically safe to operate around electrically initiated munitions.

Primary services related to Radio systems for use in tactical situations:

Ruggedised

Secure

Environmentally protected (all tactical situations)

Soldier worn Radio system

The full scope of Lot 1c is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification).

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #5Critical Domain ServicesCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£27,000,000

Lot 1d is for the provision of Critical Registry Services to operate and manage nationally critical UK domains as outlined below:

The provision and operation of the technical infrastructure for a UK public sector authority to manage and govern a Nationally Critical Public Sector Domain.

The provision and operation of the technical infrastructure for a UK public sector authority to manage and govern a Nationally Critical Public Sector Domain, plus the additional functions to enable the UK public sector authority to fully outsource the management and governance of a Nationally Critical Public Sector Domain.

The full scope of Lot 1d is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification).

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #6Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access ServicesCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£1,220,000,000

Lot 2a is for the provision of single site connectivity services, including local area networks (LAN) enabling interconnectivity.

a. Local area network (LAN) Connectivity services, constrained to a single site, multiple sites in the same local, campus sites and metropolitan area sites enabling a user to consume a locally hosted service.

b. Local connectivity services to connect an end user device to a local service. The full scope of Lot 2a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #7IoT and Smart CitiesCancelled UKLot estimate not published

Lot 3a is for the provision of Solutions related to Smart Technologies and Internet of things.

a. Design, Build and Deliver solutions related to Smart cities, with applications in the following areas; Smart Street lighting, Smart Buildings, Waste management, Water management, Crime prevention, Education and Environment (air and noise pollution) monitoring.

b. Suppliers are able to design an end-to-end solution embedding all technologies required to gather data at the “edge”, hold and structure the data in a cloud based platform, and also visualise the information for decision making and monitoring.

The full scope of Lot 3a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.

Delivery: UK
Lot #8Communication Platform as a ServiceCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£100,000,000

Lot 3b Communication Platform as a Service is the provision of software integration services to allow the Buyers applications to be interfaced to the communications suite with APIs. The provision of API interfacing between the unified communications suites and buyer applications e.g. social media, financial planning, sales and resource management. API development from communications suite to external applications.

The full scope of Lot 3b is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of

the framework documentation

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #9Analogue TelephonyCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£250,000,000

Lot 4a Analogue Telephony is the provision of connecting analogue telephony equipment with the Public Switched Telephone Network including voice connectivity, voice call packages, SIP trucks, DDI number ranges, equipment maintenance and support for legacy estates.

The scope includes the technology, equipment and solutions that may be required in the delivery, including but not limited to:

a. Design, survey, build, management, support and maintenance for Lot 4a services

including transformation to IP telephony and equipment adaptation.

b. Adaptor/ convertor for internet protocol connection

c. voice call packages (including voice minutes, volume packages)

d. direct dial in (DDI) ranges

e. End user devices

f. SIP trunking

The full scope of Lot 4a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is

part of the framework documentation.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #10Digital Communication Services (Unified Communications)CancelledRenewal UKPublished value£1,410,000,000

Lot 4b is for the provision of Digital communications services, this covers the Unified Communications series of services. UC is a term use for the integration of multiple business communication tools, voice calling, video conferencing, instant messaging and content sharing via a single integrated premises connection. This capability allows the user to seamlessly switch between the various modes of communication. UC services can be accessed by mobile devices so access from mobile networks is expected.

The full scope of Lot 4b is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #11Contact Centre SolutionsCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£165,000,000

Lot 4c Contact Centre Solutions is for the provision of call/contact centre services for the use of Buyer employees only;

a. The provision of inbound or outbound contact management including automation and queuing to multiple answering points.

b. Hardware and software capabilities enabling contact centre core functions, i.e. the ability to make outbound contact and respond to an incoming contact and route the contact to a predefined destination.

The full scope of Lot 4c is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part

of the framework documentation.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #12Inbound Telephony ServicesCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£130,000,000

Lot 4d Inbound Telephony Services is for the provision of telephone numbers for inbound call delivery.

a) The provision of a non-geographic number, i.e. deliver all calls to that number to the Buyer’s nominated location.

b) Non-geographic numbers such as:

i) 03xx number services

ii) 05xx number services

iii) 08xx number services

iv) 09xx number services

The full scope of Lot 4d is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #13Paging and AlertingCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£75,000,000

Lot 4e Paging and Alerting is for the provision of paging and alerting device and services with the ability to provide and users receive, a tone, numeric or word based alert.

The full scope of Lot 4e is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #14IoT and Smart CitiesRenewal UKPublished value£800,000,000

Lot 3a is for the provision of Solutions related to Smart Technologies and Internet of things.

a. Design, Build and Deliver solutions related to Smart cities, with applications in the following areas; Smart Street lighting, Smart Buildings, Waste management, Water management, Crime prevention, Education and Environment (air and noise pollution) monitoring.

b. Suppliers must be able to design an end-to-end solution embedding all technologies required to gather data at the “edge”, hold and structure the data in a cloud based platform, and also visualise the information for decision making and monitoring.

The full scope of Lot 3a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the Invitation to Tender documentation. Additional information: These numbers are estimated and non restrictive, and are subject to Customer demand. Therefore they are not to be regarded as a guaranteed revenue pipeline, but simply an estimation of demand.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required

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
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (implementing the directive) on the basis of information provided in response to an invitation to tender (ITT) registering for access.

Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 15–100 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 15 points.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

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
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
18 Oct 2021, 22:45 BST
Last source update
2 Jan 2025, 12:16 GMT
Award evaluation window
13 Jan 2023 – …
Authority reference
DN757538
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-000020
Classification (CPV)
Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproductionBuilding construction workBuilding installation workCommand, control, communication and computer systemsCommunication and multimedia software packageCommunication software packageCommunications equipmentCommunications networkComputer network servicesConstruction work
+83 moreCustom software development servicesData equipment
Delivery area
UKNorth East (UKC13)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE42)Scotland (UKM93)Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ed16 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

N/A

Reserved execution
delivery reserved to a designated type of organisation
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland).

Publisher note: It is anticipated the contract will commence on 01 November 2024.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Submission deadline
13 Jan 2023, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
13 Jan 2023, 15:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 Jul 2022 → 2 Jan 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    22 Jul 2022, 00:00 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    13 Jan 2023, 15:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    13 Jan 2023, 15:00 GMT
  4. Notice published
    2 Jan 2025, 12:16 GMT

Notice history

14 events · 9 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Nov 2022
  1. Published value updated to £7,000,000,000
    18 Nov 2022, 15:07 GMT
    was £5,000,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    18 Nov 2022, 15:07 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    18 Nov 2022, 15:07 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 13 Jan 2023, 15:00 GMT
    18 Nov 2022, 15:07 GMT
  5. Buyer details updated
    18 Nov 2022, 15:07 GMT
  6. Status changed to complete
    19 Jun 2023, 12:16 BST
  7. Buyer details updated
    12 Feb 2024, 16:40 GMT
  8. Procurement method changed
    18 Apr 2024, 16:05 BST
  9. Buyer details updated
    18 Apr 2024, 16:05 BST
  10. Procurement method changed
    1 May 2024, 16:08 BST
  11. Buyer details updated
    1 May 2024, 16:08 BST
  12. Buyer details updated
    29 Oct 2024, 16:09 GMT
  13. Procurement method changed
    2 Jan 2025, 12:16 GMT
  14. Buyer details updated
    2 Jan 2025, 12:16 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextVI.3The PIN for this requirement : 2021/S 000-026025 placed on the 18th October 2021, indicated that the overall value of spend throughout the life of the framework is likely to be £5 billion. Since the placement of the PIN, CCS has become aware of an additional £2 billion spend which is reflected in the total framework value of £7 billion, indicated in II.1.5 above. As part of this contract notice th…The PIN for this requirement : 2021/S 000-026025 placed on the 18th October 2021, indicated that the overall value of spend throughout the life of the framework is likely to be £5 billion. Since the placement of the PIN, CCS has become aware of an additional £2 billion spend which is reflected in the total framework value of £7 billion, indicated in II.1.5 above. As part of this contract notice th…

Document access link amended to CCS Contract Finder Notice.

Routine re-releases (9)
  • 2024-04: 1 release · 18 Apr 2024
  • 2024-02: 1 release · 12 Feb 2024
  • 2023-08: 1 release · 17 Aug 2023
  • 2023-06: 1 release · 19 Jun 2023
  • 2022-11: 1 release · 18 Nov 2022
  • 2021-10: 1 release · 18 Oct 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 6
Awarded value £635,617,0004 contracts exc. VAT · 1 very large published value (£1bn+) not summed until verified
Bids received 212132 from SMEs
Contracts signed 6latest 27 Nov 2024
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Lot 1a and 4a4 awards
Daisy Corporate Services Trading Limited——Awarded
VODAFONE LIMITEDCJ720 Clearing Contact Centre - RM6116 Network Services 3£342,000 †—Awarded
UNIFY HOLDING UK 1 LIMITED£275,000 †—Awarded
eircom UK LtdEXP1963 Wired Infrastructure Supply & Maintenance£8,000,000 †—Awarded
Not linked to a lot2 awards
See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list£627,000,000 †—Awarded
See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list£6,373,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice—Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 000020-2025-2022/S 000-032820-1 · Daisy Corporate Services Trading Limited

    Signed
    27 Nov 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • EXP1963 Wired Infrastructure Supply & Maintenance · eircom UK Ltd

    Signed
    29 Oct 2024
    Value
    £8,000,000
    Status
    active
  • CJ720 Clearing Contact Centre - RM6116 Network Services 3 · VODAFONE LIMITED

    Signed
    15 Apr 2024
    Value
    £342,000
    Status
    active
  • Contract 014110-2024-PS-24-46-1 · UNIFY HOLDING UK 1 LIMITED

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    £275,000
    Status
    active
  • Contract 024106-2023-1 · See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list

    Signed
    18 Jul 2023
    Value
    £6,373,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Contract 017317-2023-1 · See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list

    Signed
    23 May 2023
    Value
    £627,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Lot 1a and 4a1bids · 1 electronic · 2 from abroad0—£1 – £123,000
Whole notice212bids · 212 electronic132—£627,000,000 – £627,000,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

5 public bodies on the notice

Darlington Borough Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, North East, DL1 5QTContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • East Ayrshire CouncilContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Kilmarnock, ScotlandContact name, email, phone
  • Leeds Beckett UniversityContracting authorityReview bodyBody governed by public lawEducation Leeds, Yorkshire & HumberContact name, email, phone
  • The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial ServiceContracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsGeneral public servicesPublic procurement Liverpool, UKContact email, phone
  • University of UlsterContracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation Coleraine, Northern IrelandContact email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of Justice in Northern IrelandReview contact point UK
  • Kilmarnock Sheriff CourtReview body KilmarnockContact email
  • The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015 as amended.Mediation body UK

Bidders & participating suppliers

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • Daisy Corporate Services Trading LtdAwarded supplier Wavenet Group Second Floor, One Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley Solihull, North East, D90 8BG
  • Eircom UK Ltd T/A Eir EvoAwarded supplier 1 Park Row, Leeds, North West, LS1 5AB
  • See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier listAwarded supplier 9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, UK, L3 9PP
  • See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier listAwarded supplier 9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street., Liverpool, UK, L3 9PP
  • Unify Holding UK 1 LimitedAwarded supplier14811050 Second Floor , Mid City Place, 71 High Holborn, London, London, WC1V 6EAContact email, phone
  • Vodafone LimitedAwarded supplier01471587 Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, South East, RG14 2FNContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria