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Mobile Voice and Data Services

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills procured mobile voice and data services for 1,200 mobile connections. The requirement includes a technology fund to support business-as-usual activity, allowing replacement handsets to be ordered promptly when devices are lost, broken or stolen. The associated goods are mobile telephones (CPV 32250000). Services and handset provision cover delivery locations in England and Wales. This is a centrally managed telecommunications requirement for an organisation operating across both countries, combining ongoing mobile connectivity with access to replacement devices and related technology support.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to British Telecommunications PLC on 3 July 2024. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded value is £166,780.66 including the recorded contract changes: £25,960 for 88 Google Pixel 10a 128GB handsets in May 2026 and £22,730.40 for a 12-month extension in August 2026. The contract period runs from 25 August 2024 to 24 August 2027. The tender submission deadline was 15 June 2024 at 11:00. The requirement was marked unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. British Telecommunications PLC is the selected supplier.

This procurement demonstrates demand from Ofsted for a substantial managed mobile estate combining voice, data, handset supply and rapid replacement arrangements. Suppliers competing for a future requirement with this buyer would need dependable telecommunications capability, the capacity to support 1,200 connections across England and Wales, and the operational systems to manage lost, damaged or stolen devices through a technology fund. Credibility would also depend on sourcing and supplying current smartphone models, including Google Pixel devices, while maintaining service continuity and handling additional handset orders. The route used here indicates that access to an appropriate framework agreement and experience delivering public-sector mobile services would be important. The stated suitability assessment indicates that smaller and VCSE suppliers were not the intended participant group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

The provision of Voice and Data services for 1,200 mobile connections. The contract will also include the provision of a technology fund to support BAU (business as usual) activity by having a tech fund which will be used to order replacements for lost, broken or stolen handsets immediately. May 2026: Purchase of 88 Google Pixel 10a 128GB - Increase of PS25,960.00 to contract value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e0b2512-1a62-4b71-898b-781a8ca51a64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1596f54f-4df8-4810-b350-87b7a4687935
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,041 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,041 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2026 1-2 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT PLC

Further Information

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