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Telephony and Communications Services to the British Embassy and its Consular Network in Spain - Awarded Contract

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for "Telephony and Communications Services to the British Embassy and its Consular Network in Spain". This procurement falls under the telecommunications services category and encompasses mobile, landline, and internet services for the British Embassy in Madrid and its network across Spain. The contract, valued at £366,684.26, is for an initial period of two years, starting from 1st November 2021, with an option for a two-year extension. The open procurement process completed with awards announced on 2nd November 2021, following a tender period that ended on 22nd June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for larger enterprises with experience in providing comprehensive telecommunications services, particularly those capable of servicing international customers across various regions, including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. Companies with established delivery capabilities in mobile and internet services are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. Engaging with this contract could help businesses expand their operations and strengthen their presence within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

Telephony and Communications Services to the British Embassy and its Consular Network in Spain - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Mobile, landline and internet services to the British Embassy Madrid and Spain network. The contract is signed for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e7ae787-c609-42c3-a29c-184aa3c08c28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53aade79-81f4-4f4b-a769-29afb2ae82e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£366,684 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£366,684 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 1 Nov 2025 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice URLs

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