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Mobile Voice and Data Services Short Bridging Contract

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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10 Apr 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has completed a procurement process for a "Mobile Voice and Data Services Short Bridging Contract" in the Mobile-telephone services industry category. The contract, awarded to GAMMA TELECOM LTD, commenced on 18 January 2025 and will end on 17 April 2025. The contract was valued at GBP 35,225.55 and covered delivery locations including United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase with the award notice published on 10 April 2025.

This short-term contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in mobile voice and data services, particularly those capable of rapidly mobilising and providing temporary yet reliable service coverage. Large enterprises with a broad geographic service reach would be well-suited to meet the delivery requirements across multiple regions. Companies in the telecommunications sector looking to expand their involvement with public sector contracts can leverage this award to build their portfolio and reputation with government agencies.

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Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services Short Bridging Contract

Notice Description

Mobile Voice and Data Services Short Bridging Contract until new contract can be let

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a1c1e03-547f-45ef-93a8-8c4c522ae39b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e7e8e9-b071-4682-8975-81e6cfab5a34
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2025 - 17 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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