Award

Mobile Operator Service Provider

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Dec 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed a procurement process for a Mobile Operator Service Provider, appointing Vodafone Ltd for a contract to handle mobile connections. This procurement falls under the industry category of Mobile telephones (CPV: 32250000) and services. The contract, valued at £41,940, will serve the South West region of the United Kingdom, running from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 30 September 2023. This process was conducted using the procurement method specified as "Other - RM6261 Lot1 - Vodafone Ltd - #001".

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile telecommunications, mobile service provisions, and associated technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit from competing for similar future contracts given the suitability criteria highlighted by Torbay Council. Successful participation can lead to substantial business growth by establishing or enhancing partnerships with public sector entities, aiding in reputation building and securing a steady revenue stream over the contract's duration.

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Notice Title

Mobile Operator Service Provider

Notice Description

Contract with Vodafone as service provider for mobile connections. Main contract for Torbay Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7350cd70-64bc-448a-9bbf-6b98e7d8e309
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0938b7e-4f27-4e6c-9a6f-a6173aa486f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RM6261 Lot1 - Vodafone Ltd - #001
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,940 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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