Commsworld is celebrating a successful bid to have its services represented across the UK Government’s new telecoms and network framework.

The Edinburgh-based company has achieved listings in two Network Services 2 (NS2) “Lots”, representing Wide Area Networks and Local Area Networks. NS2, the UK Government’s replacement for NS1, came into effect today (Monday 12th August).

Managed by Crown Commercial Services, the new framework is larger and more comprehensive than its predecessor.

This means the firm will benefit from being featured in a streamlined procurement process for the whole of the UK’s public sector, associated bodies and agencies, as well as the voluntary sector and charities.

Andy Arkle, commercial director at Commsworld, said: “This is yet another milestone moment in the journey of Commsworld, consolidating our position as a genuinely UK-wide operator.

“We are thrilled to have our services represented across NS2. This gives us the platform to grow and deliver what we do best, regardless of the location in the UK.

“We knew this was an ambitious project. To receive full marks across all the key background criteria just showcases that, as far as we have come as a business, we haven’t lost sight of the qualities that set us apart.

“We are now in a select group of providers in the UK that can sell to the public sector – and these results prove that we can deliver.”

The news comes amid an exciting period for the Edinburgh firm. Commsworld is currently positioning itself to replicate its Scotland-based network infrastructure work throughout England. The recent opening of new offices at Eccleston Square, London, underlines the firm’s ambitions south of the border.

Commsworld also recently announced the creation of the UK’s largest privately-owned and operated optical core fibre network.

Public sector contracts have played a crucial role in the company’s rapid ascent. Edinburgh Council and Glasgow City Council ICT contracts have helped to deliver a year-on-year revenue increase of 41% and propel the firm to break £20 million for the first time.