United Kingdom, 2006-Jun-21
Following a competitive procurement process, Siemens and Fujitsu Siemens Computers have been awarded four Catalist Framework agreements by OGCbuying.solutions, the trading arm of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), part of HM Treasury.
The framework agreements allow customers throughout the UK public sector to place orders with Siemens, Roke Manor Research Ltd and Fujitsu Siemens Computers for a wide range of technology solutions and services under pre-agreed standard terms and conditions.
The four contracts are: Information Communications and Technology (ITC) Goods and Services, Specialist Solutions, Mobile Solutions and ICT Consultancy.
OGC is an independent office of the Treasury and works with public sector organisations to help them improve their efficiency, gain better value for money from their commercial activities and deliver improved success from programmes and projects.
Jo Fereday, public sector manager at Siemens said: “The award of these four contracts recognises that Siemens has an unrivalled range of services and solutions designed for the public sector. We can work at any level from desktop PC support to the design and management of national data systems, and from the implementation of convergent solutions like Voice over IP to innovative security and transportation solutions.
“We look forward to building on our track record and working with new public sector customers, helping them to manage resources efficiently and deliver services that reflect the needs and concerns of citizens.”
Within the four Frameworks, specific ‘Lots’ have been awarded to Siemens and businesses that make up the conglomerate. For example, Roke, Siemens’ wholly-owned research facility, can provide emerging technology consultancy such as artificial intelligence and digital media. Siemens Communications can with Siemens Business Services provide IT security as part of the ICT Consultancy framework agreement. Siemens Building Technologies and Siemens Traffic Controls can provide intelligent CCTV solutions for innovative transport solutions and urban areas. Siemens VDO can provide vehicle tracking systems, Siemens Communications can also provide network infrastructure and Fujitsu Siemens Computers, a joint venture between Siemens and Fujitsu, can provide personal computers, laptops, personal digital assistants and peripherals.
Notes to editors:
About Siemens in the UK
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 163 years ago. The company employs 21,122 people in the UK, including about 5,000 in the manufacturing sector. Last year’s revenues were £3 billion, including exports of £500 million.
Siemens provides innovative, high-quality services and solutions to customers in a diverse range of industry sectors, including power, automation and control, information and communication, medical, transportation, lighting, and household. Siemens has offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire. The company’s global headquarters is in Munich, Germany.
OGCbuying.solutions is the trading arm of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), which is itself an office of HM Treasury. OGC was launched on 1 April 2000 as a result of a review of civil procurement in Central Government. Its aim is to achieve substantial value for money improvements in the Government’s procurement budget and to oversee and implement the Government’s wider Efficiency Review across the entire public sector.
OGCbuying.solutions, launched in April 2001, provides public sector procurement professionals with a route to the products and services they need to maximise procurement efficiency and value for money. Its contracts and framework agreements offer substantial savings through significant buying power, economies of scale and strategic partnerships. Once again, these savings are counted towards the Efficiency Review target. Rigorous tendering and evaluation processes ensure that products and services are checked for quality, price competitiveness, fitness for purpose and compliance with statutory requirements. These products and services are available through OGCbuying.solutions Catalist framework agreements and Managed Services.
The Catalist brand is designed to unify the framework agreements under one identifiable and recognisable brand name. Catalist incorporates a series of framework agreements which have been developed to offer our customers a broad range of goods and services aligned to their particular needs.
Managed Services are predominantly more sophisticated, requiring expertise and additional support from OGCbuying.solutions.
Ms. Anne Keogh
Media Relations Manager
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