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Award of mobile contract for AHDB against framework RM6261

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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24 Aug 2023 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a mobile contract to Virgin Media Business Limited for mobile voice & data services in Coventry, England. The contract, valued at £200,000 and starting on August 23, 2023, will be in effect until September 22, 2025. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on July 3, 2023. The issuing organization was the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses providing mobile telephony services to compete and potentially secure contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for participation. As the contract spans 24 months with a possible extension, businesses with capabilities to deliver mobile voice & data services in the Coventry area should consider engaging with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs to explore potential collaborations.

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Notice Title

Award of mobile contract for AHDB against framework RM6261

Notice Description

Award against framework RM6261 Lot 1-VMO2-SO1-Mobile Voice & Data for AHDB. The price comparison tool was used to establish which supplier offered better rates against AHDB requirements. The contract is for 24 months with the option to extend for 1+1 should AHDB wish to take these up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17e64e93-48e6-4d8a-9059-dc6e071be666
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00fd0b4f-a855-4116-a06b-34a4b6cc2f21
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2023 - 22 Sep 2025 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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