Network Services Framework (RM3808) allows UK Public Sector Buyers to buy a wide range of telecommunications related solutions. The current (and second iteration) of the framework was awarded in August 2019.
We expect to see Network Services 3 open for applications in October 2022. With an aim to go Live in early 2023, replacing the current 2nd iteration.
Network Services 3 Lot structure
This is the proposed Lot structure for the upcoming Network Services 3 is split into four categories:
Inter site connectivity
Lot 1a: WAN – Data Access Services
Lot 1b: Radio incl. MoD Tactical
Lot 1c: Critical Domain Services
Intra site connectivity
Lot 2a: LAN – Local Connectivity Services
Emerging technologies
Lot 3a: IoT & Smart Cities – CCTV & Surveillance (ancillary).
Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service
Unified Communications
Lot 4a: Cloud & on-premise Telephony – analogue telephony, unified comms, inbound telephony services, collaborative services.
Lot 4b: Paging & Alerting
Lot 4c: Contact Centre
Network Services 3 provisional timetable
| What? | When? |
|---|---|
| Drafting of Docs | August 2022 |
| Applications open | October 2022 |
| Award | April 2023 |
The framework is expected to go Live to replace Network Services 2.
Sarah FlowersSales Director at swcommsAdvice Cloud helped us become an approved NS2 provider, which has, in turn, enabled us to win bids for large-scale public sector communications projects. We will use the guidance given on our most recent bid for future tender responses to support our growth in the public sector marketplace. The Advice Cloud team have been a pleasure to work with and we would recommend their services.
Get listed on the Network Services 3 framework
Advice Cloud achieved a 100% success rate on Network Services 2, with all suppliers we worked with gaining a valuable place on the framework. Our experts are at hand to assist with the application process and submission for the Network Services 3 framework.
Our Network Services 3 Listing Services include:
- Supplier registration
- Submission prep and webinar
- Compliant in-house developed submission templates
- Bespoke application timeline
- Regular application reviews and suggestions for improvement
- Email support
- A dedicated Account Manager during the application process
