Award

Mobile Phone Services

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Mobile Phone Services' contract, classified under the postal and telecommunications services industry. The procurement was a selective process, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the YPO 1229 Network Communication and Telecommunication Solutions 2. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 5th January 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 6th January 2026 and conclude on 5th January 2029. The contract, valued at £127,692, serves Somerset and is primarily aimed at service provision. Notably, the tender was deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in mobile telephony services, to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a local government entity. Companies experienced in providing robust communication services, especially those capable of servicing the Taunton area, may find this contract particularly advantageous. SMEs and VCSEs are noted as suitable candidates, suggesting a favourable avenue for smaller businesses to secure public sector contracts, thereby fostering growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

Mobile Phone Services

Notice Description

Contract for mobile telephony for Somerset Council. Direct Award via YPO 1229 Network Communication and Telecommunication Solutions 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d37b55a-1850-4528-9c4d-720bda56ff11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d475b1-4de7-41d4-bc7b-50ee7f4343c1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,692 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,692 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2029 3-4 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCG CORPORATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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