Tender

Provision Of Mobile Telephony Business Services Contract

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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TenderAmendment

15 Aug 2025 at 10:18

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

12 Aug 2025 at 07:39

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University is actively seeking proposals for the "Provision Of Mobile Telephony Business Services Contract," which falls under the postal and telecommunications services category. This procurement process is at the tender amendment stage, with the latest update issued on 15th August 2025. The tender is part of a closed competition under the CCS Framework Agreement for Mobile Voice and Data Services, specifically Lot 2. Interested parties must ensure their proposals are submitted by the deadline of 20th August 2025. The contract, set to commence on 15th September 2025, spans three years and will be executed in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process underlines a combination of services and depends on adherence to the criteria of providing innovative and cost-effective solutions.

This tender provides an outstanding opportunity for UK-based mobile network providers to expand their reach and clientele in the higher education sector. By engaging in this partnership, businesses can enhance their portfolio by offering diverse mobile services supporting the needs of academic and administrative personnel. Companies specialising in voice, data, and roaming services, especially those already on Lot 2 of the CCS Mobile Voice and Data Services Framework, will find this contract particularly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to bid, indicating a broad scope for diverse business entities to participate and boost their business growth through a strategic alliance with Coventry University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision Of Mobile Telephony Business Services Contract

Notice Description

Coventry University Group invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced UK mobile network providers for the supply, management, and support of mobile telephony services. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) outlines the requirements and expectations for a long-term partnership that delivers best-in-class voice, data, and roaming services. We are seeking a comprehensive response to a business mobile contract that supports a range of user needs across academic, administrative, and executive roles. This contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) based on overall value, service quality, innovation, and cost. Please provide a five-page proposal document response on this basis, complying with the requirements outlined in the Mini-Tender document. Coventry University is utilising the CCS Framework Agreement Mobile Voice and Data Services Reference Number RM6261 Lot 2 - Mobile Voice and Data Solutions. Only suppliers on Lot 2 of the CCS Mobile Voice and Data Services Framework can bid for this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7441088a-57ee-4397-b860-d482077a768c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Closed Tender - Mini competition from the CCS Framework Agreement Mobile Voice and Data Services Reference Number RM6261 Lot 2 - Mobile Voice and Data Solutions.
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
William Parsons
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02476655087

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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