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Mobile Voice & Data Services, and Satellite Phones

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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20 Jan 2025 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the provision of Mobile Voice & Data Services, and Satellite Phone Devices. This procurement process, initiated through a selective method and conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the industry category of satellite antennas, mobile telephones, satellite communications equipment, and mobile-telephone services. With the tender phase completed, the contract period spans from 10th December 2024 to 9th December 2026, with the award formalised on 24th December 2024. The services will be delivered to the United Kingdom, specifically to the postal code SW1H 0EU, London.

This contract is a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in telecommunications infrastructure and mobile services. Although the tender was selective, it underscores the potential for substantial engagement in public sector contracts. Businesses that provide mobile data solutions, satellite communication platforms, mobile telephony, and related technological infrastructure would be particularly well-suited to such procurement opportunities. The contract, valued at £946,758.60, becomes a strategic avenue for sector growth and collaboration with public health agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice & Data Services, and Satellite Phones

Notice Description

For the provision of Mobile Voice & Data Services, and Satellite Phone Devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-834467cf-09ea-425b-bcce-189023d4a2bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571159c1-1e10-464e-9b1e-ee87be9296a8
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32324310 - Satellite antennas

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32534000 - Satellite platforms

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£946,758 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£946,758 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2024 - 9 Dec 2026 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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