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FCDO Mobile Voice & Data Services

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Jun 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "FCDO Mobile Voice & Data Services," was conducted by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) based in London, England. It falls under the telecommunications services industry category, with additional focus on mobile-telephone services. This procurement is at the award stage, as evidenced by the awarded contract made active on 16th June 2025, and published on 24th June 2025. The contract, valued at £2,650,000 GBP, covers both domestic and overseas mobile voice and data services for the FCDO's workforce, with the contract period running from 15th June 2025 to 14th June 2027. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 14th March 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises that specialize in telecommunications and have the capacity to provide extensive mobile services, potentially both in the UK and internationally. While the contract does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger telecommunications providers similar to Vodafone Limited (the awarded supplier) are well-suited to meet the demands of such comprehensive service provisions, thereby reinforcing their market position and expanding their service portfolio across diverse geographical regions.

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Notice Title

FCDO Mobile Voice & Data Services

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of Mobile Voice & Data services to the FCDOs domestic workforce. The contract contains the option to utilise these services in an overseas environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de926a8-992d-4a44-b590-a625d6bdbf63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,650,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddat.commercial@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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