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Mobile Phone Airtime and Data

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Apr 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, England, has completed a procurement process to secure Mobile Phone Airtime and Data services through a direct award under the Mobile Voice and Data Services framework (CCS RM6261). The contract, valued at £77,850, was awarded to Vodafone Limited, commencing on the 28th of October 2024 and concluding on the 27th of October 2026. This tender, tagged under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement targeted a widespread geographical scope covering the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large telecom companies or those involved in IT services, particularly in mobile communications, to expand their service portfolios and strengthen their presence in providing essential data services to public agencies. The execution of such contracts can pave the way for establishing long-term relationships with government entities, thereby enhancing credibility and opening doors to future public sector projects. As the awarded contract is a direct result of a framework agreement, it highlights the importance of being an approved supplier within government frameworks to access similar opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted in this procurement, indicating that larger companies are better suited to compete in this instance.

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Notice Title

Mobile Phone Airtime and Data

Notice Description

Direct award under the Mobile Voice and Data Services framework (CCS RM6261). The requirement is for a 24 month contract. Pricing has been provided on the Government eMarketplace as per the buying process under the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-332b23e9-221b-4e02-9ad1-85b072600649
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7acaa52-c2f7-4326-a5cf-bb2f2bc06043
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2026 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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