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01 Jun 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a contract to provide mobile telephony services to the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has reached the award stage, with the process being completed on 1st June 2026. The contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the industry category of mobile-telephone services, identified by CPV code 64212000. The services will be delivered to Exeter, England. The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract's active period spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with British Telecommunications being awarded the contract on 15th May 2026.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses capable of delivering mobile telephony services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as suggested by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with experience in providing communication solutions to public sector bodies might find it particularly advantageous. By demonstrating the capacity to adhere to the requirements of framework agreements, businesses can foster significant growth and gain a reputable standing within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Contract Award

Notice Description

Contract for provision of mobile telephony for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85783de2-3a19-400b-95a3-0fbebfd2b4c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd7f923-21ac-4e39-8c42-6b5441bfb6e0
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
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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