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Award

16 Jul 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Companies House, sought services for Mobile, Voice & Data Services, specifically for the rental and usage of mobile phones and Wi-Fi hotspots. Classified under the industry category of Mobile-telephone services (CPV code 64212000), this contract had a procurement method of selection through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at £40,199.04, covered various UK regions, including East Midlands, London, and Northern Ireland, as well as the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey. The procurement lifecycle had progressed to the Award stage with the contract period running from 22 December 2025 to 21 December 2028. Key dates included the tender period ending on 15 December 2025, with the award finalised on 19 December 2025 and published on 16 July 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for large-scale suppliers, given the nature of the procurement method and the specific service requirements. Businesses specialising in mobile telecommunications services and related technologies are ideally positioned to participate. Companies like Virgin Media Business, which have an established scale, exemplify suitable candidates for such contracts due to their capability to meet widespread service delivery across multiple UK regions. Engaging in this type of procurement contract can foster business growth through sustained service provision and increased industry presence across a diverse geographic footprint.

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Notice Title

Mobile, Voice & Data Services

Notice Description

Mobile, Voice & Data Services Rental and charges for mobile phones and Wi-Fi hotspots

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8be9e1db-c2da-4567-8131-f32c26760c25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0c8ea7-3e4e-4f9e-a952-6ac173699285
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,199 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,199 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2028 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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