Yorkshire and Humber Public Services Network (YHPSN).
PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE
Services
SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
I.1)NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S)
Leeds City Council
Corporate ICT Services Evolution House Springwell Road
Contact: Yorkshire and Humber Public Services Network Project Office
Attn: Geoff Prowling
LS12 1AW Leeds
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. +44 1132243631
E-mail:
Internet address(es)
General address of the contracting authority www.leeds.gov.uk
Further information can be obtained at: As in above-mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)TYPE OF THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND MAIN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES
Regional or local authority
General public services
Public order and safety
Environment
Economic and financial affairs
Health
Housing and community amenities
Social protection
Recreation, culture and religion
Education
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities Yes
General public services
Public order and safety
Environment
Economic and financial affairs
Health
Housing and community amenities
Social protection
Recreation, culture and religion
Education
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities Yes
SECTION II.B: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT (SUPPLIES OR SERVICES)
II.1)TITLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
Yorkshire and Humber Public Services Network (YHPSN).
II.2)TYPE OF CONTRACT AND PLACE OF DELIVERY OR OF PERFORMANCE
Service category: No 1
Yorkshire and Humber.
Yorkshire and Humber.
NUTS code UKE
II.3)SHORT DESCRIPTION OF NATURE AND QUANTITY OR VALUE OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES
The Yorkshire and Humber Public Service Network will provide a framework and collaborative approach to enable better joined up public services working. The project would deliver frameworks to provide a single multi-tenanted network available to all the regional partners, utilising a single infrastructure to carry data and services along the same physical paths. Security separation would be maintained through the adoption of the PSN’s Code of Connection ensuring that each organisation's data integrity is preserved. It will present opportunities to deliver inter-organisational working, shared ICT infrastructure, shared applications and shared skills and services.
It is expected that service providers will be required to provide the following services. This list of services is indicative only and subject to change:
1. Core network infrastructure;
2. Local access network;
3. Managed services;
4. Mobile voice and data communications; and
5. Fixed voice telecommunications.
It is intended that all public services providers in the Yorkshire & Humber area, including but not limited to, all of the region’s Local Authorities, the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services, the Health sector (Health authorities, Primary Care Trusts or Doctors’ consortia), Passenger Transport Agencies, Further and Higher Education, Schools and public sector companies will be permitted to access the services that are supplied through any contractual arrangements arising from this procurement exercise.
It is expected that service providers will be required to provide the following services. This list of services is indicative only and subject to change:
1. Core network infrastructure;
2. Local access network;
3. Managed services;
4. Mobile voice and data communications; and
5. Fixed voice telecommunications.
It is intended that all public services providers in the Yorkshire & Humber area, including but not limited to, all of the region’s Local Authorities, the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services, the Health sector (Health authorities, Primary Care Trusts or Doctors’ consortia), Passenger Transport Agencies, Further and Higher Education, Schools and public sector companies will be permitted to access the services that are supplied through any contractual arrangements arising from this procurement exercise.
Division into lots Yes
II.4)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
64200000, 64210000, 72700000, 72410000
II.5)SCHEDULED DATE FOR START OF AWARD PROCEDURES
II.6)CONTRACT COVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT (GPA)
Yes
II.7)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prior to the issue of an OJEU notice commencing the procurement of the project, Leeds City Council on behalf of the partner authorities is inviting interested parties to participate in a market supplier event, the details of which are shown below. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this notice or attend the market supplier event.
The market supplier event will be held on Wednesday 20.7.2011 at Leeds Art Gallery, Henry Moor conference room, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA. Delegates are invited to arrive for registration and refreshments from 12:30 pm for a 1pm prompt start. Upon arrival, there will be speeches from key speakers followed by presentations from partners and information on the project, ending with networking at 3 pm. It is anticipated the event will close at around 4pm. Please note the maximum number of attendees per bidder is three places.
Please note that this notice has been issued purely as a notification to potential bidders that the Council on behalf of partner authorities is considering procuring this service, a notification of the forthcoming market supplier event and as an information seeking exercise. Any procurement of the supplies and services will be carried out strictly in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.
The market supplier event will be held on Wednesday 20.7.2011 at Leeds Art Gallery, Henry Moor conference room, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA. Delegates are invited to arrive for registration and refreshments from 12:30 pm for a 1pm prompt start. Upon arrival, there will be speeches from key speakers followed by presentations from partners and information on the project, ending with networking at 3 pm. It is anticipated the event will close at around 4pm. Please note the maximum number of attendees per bidder is three places.
Pre-registration is essential and bookings can be made by contacting the YHPSN project team via email at before Friday 8.7.2011. Please confirm the names of the attendees in your response.
Potential bidders must note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement that the Council may conduct, nor that the Council will procure any such supplies or services or accept any proposals offered.Please note that this notice has been issued purely as a notification to potential bidders that the Council on behalf of partner authorities is considering procuring this service, a notification of the forthcoming market supplier event and as an information seeking exercise. Any procurement of the supplies and services will be carried out strictly in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.
INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 1 TITLE 1. Core network infrastructure1)SHORT DESCRIPTION
Core network services to be determined.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
64200000, 64210000, 72700000, 72410000
3)QUANTITY OR SCOPE
Regional procurement.
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 2 TITLE 2. Local access network
1)SHORT DESCRIPTION
Local Access Network requirements to be determined.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
64200000, 64210000, 72700000, 72410000
3)QUANTITY OR SCOPE
Regional procurement.
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 3 TITLE 3. Managed services
1)SHORT DESCRIPTION
Managed services requiremetns to be determined.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
64200000, 64210000, 72700000, 72410000
3)QUANTITY OR SCOPE
Regional procurement.
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 4 TITLE 4. Mobile voice and data communications
1)SHORT DESCRIPTION
Mobile voice and data communications requirements to be determined.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
64200000, 64210000, 72700000, 72410000
3)QUANTITY OR SCOPE
Regional procurement.
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 5 TITLE 5. Fixed voice telecommunications
1)SHORT DESCRIPTION
Fixed voice telecommunications requirements to be determined.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
64200000, 64210000, 72700000, 72410000
3)QUANTITY OR SCOPE
Regional procurement.
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS