Pipeline Framework: Network Services 3

A pipeline has been launched for Network Services 3.The contract start Date is 3 April 2023. Approach to market date is 22 July 2022.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.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Crown Commercial Service, 9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9PP. Tel: 03450103503. Email: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk Website: (The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service)