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Mobile Sims

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Dec 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of additional SIM cards to British Telecommunications PLC, intended to enhance network resilience for West Yorkshire Police. The procurement, classified under the mobile telephone category, follows a selective method utilising a call-off from the CCS Mobile Voice and Data Framework. The contract initiation date was 1st December 2025, with an operational contract period extending until 30th November 2030. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, this procurement falls within the goods industry category, and while the tender completion status is marked as complete, notable dates include the award date on 30th November 2025 and publication on 2nd December 2025.

This awarded contract provides significant opportunities for large telecommunications businesses specialising in mobile telephony services to expand their market presence in the public sector through collaborative frameworks. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by establishing long-term supplier relationships in the region. Firms with robust infrastructure capabilities, particularly large-scale operations like British Telecommunications PLC, are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurements that demand high service reliability and compliance with framework agreements. This scenario reflects strategic opportunities for companies aiming to enhance their service portfolios within the demanding public safety field.

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Notice Title

Mobile Sims

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract, on behalf of West Yorkshire Police, for the provision of additional SIM cards to enhance network resilience. The contract has been directly awarded through the CCS Mobile Voice and Data Framework for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d3365d5-d1fc-4a5a-9e19-dbef49091753
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3caeb392-ee35-44ab-aed7-64b23d4a50b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£121,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Gareth Newton
Contact Email
gareth.newton2@westyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
07891257876

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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