The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a Fully Managed Service for the Supply, Development and Management of Mobile Data Applications and Devices. The service being considered includes (but is not limited to): — Management of the infrastructure supporting the mobile services solution within a hosted environment — Supply and maintenance of a range of mobile devices — End-user support for both devices and underlying infrastructure — Provision of training to end-users — Ensuring that the security of the managed service and infrastructure meets Government guidelines, particularly CESG Good Practice Guides — The ability to supply mobile data SIMS offering a range of tariffs to the PCC — Providing alternative connectivity options for areas where the mobile phone signal may be weak — The supply and development of custom ‘apps’ to work on the provided solution, meeting the PCC's business requirements — Provide infrastructure that allows the Managed Service to connect to critical national police systems e.g. the Police National Computer — Working ‘collaboratively’ in the provision of custom apps, using an ‘agile’ approach Cheshire Constabulary wishes to purchase a small number of devices initially with a view to piloting them at one of its Neighbourhood Policing Units. If this pilot is proved successful more devices will be purchased to enable roll out across wider areas of the Force. There is an expectation that the Pilot Scheme will commence upon contract Award An OJEU contract notice was submitted to the OJEU on 14.4.2014.