Award

MOBILE PHONE SERVICES (DATA & NON DATA)

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for mobile phone services, including data and non-data connections, under the title "MOBILE PHONE SERVICES (DATA & NON DATA)." This contract falls within the telecommunications industry category, specifically under mobile-telephone services (CPV code 64212000). The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an award on 3rd February 2025, and the contract is set to run from 14th March 2025 to 13th March 2028. The services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £102,928.32.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the telecommunications sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive mobile phone services. Firms offering robust voice and data connection solutions would find this contract advantageous for expanding their service portfolio and solidifying their presence in the higher education market. Large enterprises, given the existing requirements and the contract value, are particularly well-suited to fulfil the needs of this project, as evidenced by the awarding of the contract to British Telecommunications PLC. This contract enables suppliers to build a long-term relationship with the University of Cumbria, potentially paving the way for future collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Title

MOBILE PHONE SERVICES (DATA & NON DATA)

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require mobile phone services (data and non data) to cover resign of multiple voice and data connections for multiple users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e54b3ff-a66e-4301-a647-b90460b528fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c5b9d55-0a17-446f-b18e-dd7bd5692e00
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,928 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,928 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01228 242643

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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