Network Services Framework (RM1045) allows UK Public Sector Buyers to buy a wide range of telecommunications related solutions. The current (and first iteration) of the framework was awarded in July 2015.
Network Services Framework Lots
Network Services 1 is divided into 10 Lots:
- Data Access Services
- Local Connectivity Services
- Traditional Telephony Services
- Inbound Telephony Services
- IP Telephony Services
- Mobile Voice & Data Services
- Paging Services
- Video-conferencing Services
- Audio-conferencing Services
- Integrated Communications
*Network Services 2 Lot structure is yet to be confirmed. The following Lots are proposed at this stage:
- Connectivity Services
- Conferencing Services
- Telephony Services
- Inbound Telephony Services
- Unified Communications Solutions
- Security and Surveillance Services
- Survey Services
- Radio
- Managed Service
In addition, organisations can buy Network Services on behalf of Public Sector organisations via the Agency Services route. This is supplied by the traditional public sector Telcos & Systems Integrators. The ability to appoint an agent to procure on behalf of the public sector provides additional flexibility for complex requirements.
Network Services 2 provisional timetable
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Thursday 5th of April 2018 | PIN published |
| Between July and September 2018 | OJEU published (applications open!) |
| Spring 2019 | Award of contracts / Implementation activity begins |
| July 2019 | Expiry of existing Framework Agreements |
If you are interested in supplying your network services to the Public Sector before then, you may want to consider the upcoming procurement framework HSCN Access Services. HSCN Access Services is currently in development and sits with the Network Services framework.
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Get listed on Network Services 2 Framework
Advice Cloud has a 100% success rate across all the frameworks we work with. We are providing registration and application support for the Network Services Framework.
Our Network Services 2 Listing service includes:
- Supplier registration
- Submission prep and webinar
- Compliant in-house developed submission templates
- Bespoke application timeline
- Regular application reviews and suggestions for improvement
- Unlimited email support
- A dedicated Account Manager during the application process
Download our Network Services 2 Listing Service pdf
The framework has a two year life-cycle (with the option to extend for up to two years). Market engagement for the second iteration of Network Services has now started with a series of customer engagement events and webinars.
