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Mobile Phone Airtime and Data

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Apr 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed an award for a contract titled "Mobile Phone Airtime and Data" as part of the Mobile Voice and Data Services framework (CCS RM6261). The procurement falls within the IT services industry category, involving consulting, software development, internet, and support services. This selective procurement process was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on a 24-month contract period starting from 28 January 2025. The total contract value is £78,192 and includes delivery services to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, alongside the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in IT services, particularly those able to provide mobile phone airtime and data services on an international scale. Large enterprises with experience in delivering comprehensive IT solutions could especially benefit from engaging in similar future tenders. While this specific opportunity has been awarded to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, businesses participating or preparing for similar frameworks can potentially expand their portfolios, foster international collaborations, and strengthen their market positioning by aligning with government procurement processes.

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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-b5fd17-42e06e6c-4e97-482f-aa22-502b4a8afc73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fb50f6-6e1a-48d0-a261-7f1ab39a7de0
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
£78,192 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,192 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
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 27 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

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