Award

Mobile Voice and Data Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 12:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) awarded a contract for Mobile Voice and Data Services, classified under information technology services, to Vodafone UK Ltd. This procurement falls within the industry category of services, with operations spanning in the United Kingdom and various international regions including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The procurement process was initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective method. The award status is active, with the contract period commencing on 31 January 2026 and concluding on 30 January 2028. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 30 January 2026, and the contract was published on 13 February 2026.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the telecommunications industry to strengthen their presence and operations within the UK and abroad. While the procurement method was selective, engaging through frameworks can provide substantial business development potential and leverage for companies adept in delivering comprehensive IT services. With Defra as the contracting authority, enterprises with established capabilities in mobile voice and data services, particularly large-scale service providers, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future to align their growth strategies with governmental technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f699d1b-8bb1-43f2-a303-ee974cf5892a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5c8b682-aa72-422e-9e5e-d326e5e499ee
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
Not specified

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
£168,966 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,966 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2028 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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