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27 Jul 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mobile Voice & Data Services 2026-29" was undertaken by Folkestone & Hythe District Council, located in Folkestone, England. This contract caters to the mobile-telephone services industry, classified under CPV code 64212000, and aims to provide voice and data services for mobile devices utilised by council staff. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency's framework agreement "RM6261", Lot 1. The tender period concluded on 9th July 2026, with the award made on 16th July 2026 to Virgin Media Business Limited. The contract, valued at £13,392, commences on 1st August 2026 and is set to expire on 31st July 2029, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile communications services, particularly those capable of providing robust and efficient voice and data solutions for public sector public use. Companies like Virgin Media Business Limited are ideal candidates due to their scale and capacity to meet such comprehensive service requirements. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find room for growth within this framework if they can deliver high-quality, competitive services. Businesses engaged in this sector could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and bolster their presence within the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Mobile Voice & Data Services 2026-29

Notice Description

Direct award via Lot 1 (Mobile Voice and Data Services Catalogue) of Government Commercial Agency framework "RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services". This contract is for voice and data services for mobile devices used by staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f37f9bd-267d-4985-b895-356ae0ddb841
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8374f25-3496-4037-bdfd-3761b3fa332c
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
SME
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
£13,392 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,392 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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