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Mobile Phone Contract - Voice & Data Only

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

St. Helens Council has completed the procurement process for a "Mobile Phone Contract - Voice & Data Only" under the IT services category. The contract, valued at £81,000, is designated for the United Kingdom and follows a direct award procurement method. The contracting authority has engaged Virgin Media Business Limited as the supplier. The contract period begins on 1st August 2024 and runs through 31st July 2027. Key dates include the award date on 23rd July 2024 and the end of the initial tender period on 31st May 2024.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering solutions in mobile voice and data services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined by the buyer. Virgin Media Business Limited, a large-scale supplier, represents the kind of established company that is well-suited to meet the council's requirements, providing a benchmark for other aspiring companies in the IT service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Phone Contract - Voice & Data Only

Notice Description

Mobile Phone Contract - Voice & Data Only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0627f660-1646-47c7-ab3f-412c9d5752a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c3dfa9-c4d0-4085-9684-6259f252e8a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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