Award

Provision of Mobile Phone Services to the Australian Network Diplomatic Missions

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

22 Mar 2022 at 02:11

AwardUpdate

22 Mar 2022 at 02:09

Award

30 Jul 2021 at 09:10

Tender

28 Aug 2020 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, aiming to secure mobile phone services for the Australian Network of British Diplomatic Missions. This open procedure, classified under CPV code 64212000 for mobile-telephone services, accepted bids until 28th September 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £81,636, commenced on 1st November 2020 and concluded on 31st October 2022, covering various delivery locations including the UK, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for telecommunications and service providers seeking to expand their business footprint, especially those focusing on mobile voice and data services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given its suitability criteria, thus enabling them to compete for substantial service agreements within governmental contexts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Phone Services to the Australian Network Diplomatic Missions

Notice Description

The provision of mobile voice and data services to the Australian Network of British Diplomatic Missions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-825f67c5-c67b-4a23-812d-6473d79b2861
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb764dc7-c958-4de6-82dc-0f6f4152bcc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£81,636 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,636 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 1-2 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Additional Buyers

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VODAFONE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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