DPS for Network Enablement Services

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DPS for Network Enablement Services

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Overview	Scottish Procurement intends to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Network Enablement Services. The final scope of the DPS is still being determined. The DPS will operate in a similar way to a framework, however, it is an electronic process and suppliers can apply to join the DPS at any time. Suppliers interested in this potential opportunity should register with PCS and PCS-Tender as these systems will be used in any resulting procurement. Contracts will be awarded by call-offs, issued by Scottish public sector organisations through the DPS, inviting suppliers to tender for in scope services.
Potential scope?	TBC but likely cover: network security improved energy consumption network audit and analysis of network services network infrastructure project management network upgrades support in procurement of network services migration of existing network services telephony audit services suggested designs and network solutions and implementation of new network services support with network estates and the resulting enablement of these network services support of Internet of Things (IoT) network integration support of Unified Communications (UC) network integration
What is out of scope?	TBC but likely to exclude: Fixed line telephony Mobile telephony Unified communications IT hardware and peripherals
Who is this available to?	Central Government Health Local authorities Universities and colleges Third Sector (voluntary organisations and charities registered in Scotland) Other public bodies Full details will be found on Public Contracts Scotland notice once issued. Note: It is the responsibility of any buying organisation wishing to use the DPS to satisfy itself that it is eligible to do so. Entitlement can be established from the terms of the Official Journal of the European Union OJEU advert (once issued). If there is any doubt, legal advice should be sought.
Benefits	Easy access for public sector bodies to a full range of technical network advice services Easy access for suppliers encouraging strong competition encouraging small and medium sized enterprise participation Suppliers can join the DPS at any time, provided they meet the selection criteria Electronic process Streamlined procurement
Current Status
Start Date	Estimated November 2018
End date	The duration will likely be for an initial 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months
Further details
Supplier(s)	TBC
Contact:	Dawn Swan Senior Portfolio Specialist ICT Special Projects Phone: 0141 242 5595 Email: Dawn.Swan@gov.scot David Box Portfolio Manager ICT Network Phone: 0141 242 0345 Email: David.Box@gov.scot Leigh Syme Procurement Assistant ICT Networks Phone: 0141 244 6812 Email: leigh.syme@gov.scot
Further Information	BUYERS A buyer's guide will be available once the DPS is established. Scottish Procurement intends to develop a template set of terms and conditions which will be made available for buyers to use when purchasing services through the DPS. However, these are not mandated and buyers can choose to use their own template documents.