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Provision of Mobile Services to the British Embassy The Hague

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Apr 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, has concluded a procurement process for mobile services to support the staff members of the British Embassy in The Hague. This procurement falls under the industry category of mobile-telephone services (CPV 64212000) and spans a contract period from 28th March 2025 to 28th March 2027. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold. The tender process was completed as of the award date on 28th March 2025, with a contract value of £45,336.43. Deliveries are expected to cover multiple locations including the United Kingdom and the British Oversea Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile services and is particularly beneficial for large enterprises capable of meeting international service delivery demands across multiple regions. Although the procurement suitability was not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust infrastructure for wide geographic coverage could find valuable growth potential in similar contracts. Veneco, a large-scale supplier, was awarded this contract, highlighting the competitive nature of the procurement process and the opportunity for businesses with established capabilities to secure such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Services to the British Embassy The Hague

Notice Description

Mobile services for the staff members of the British Embassy The Hague. The contract is for 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71fd99ac-d572-42dc-b09f-cde6574e2f98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd84653-83e4-4af7-9d86-5cc7d401fb69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£45,336 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,336 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2027 2-3 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Ingrida Kyguolyte
Contact Email
ingrida.kyguolyte@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENECO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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