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Vodafone backup Sims

National Audit Office

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04 May 2026 at 17:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of backup SIM cards under the project titled "Vodafone backup Sims." This contract, awarded to Vodafone Limited, falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services, specifically identified by the CPV code 72222300. The contract initiation date is 1st April 2026, set to run for a three-year term until 31st March 2029, with a total value of £25,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, described as a "Competitive quotation (below threshold)," which means the tender did not exceed certain financial thresholds necessitating a full open tender process. The involved parties are located in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of offering robust IT services, specifically those that can supply telecom-related products like backup SIM cards. Although the procurement method was limited, it may serve as a valuable precedent for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the service requirements and are looking to form alliances for similar future opportunities with governmental bodies such as the National Audit Office. The services required can ideally be provided by businesses offering competitive prices and reliable delivery of telecom solutions within the contractual timeframe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vodafone backup Sims

Notice Description

The National Audit Office direct awarded a contract to the Vodafone Limited and the supplier will be providing backup sims. The contract commenced on Wednesday 1st April 2026 running for 3 years to Saturday 31st March 2029 with the contract value of PS25k inclusive of VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dd2ae80-7822-431a-bd38-052046986feb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c452921b-479c-4d56-8471-0abc7494a206
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Audit Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vodafone Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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