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Smartphone and Data Rental

HM LAND REGISTRY

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05 Jan 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Smartphone and Data Rental Service, organised by HM Land Registry, has reached its award stage. This contract is classified under the Telecommunications system industry category, with services to be delivered in locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The framework agreement call-off method facilitated the selective procurement. HM Land Registry, located in Nottingham, UK, is the buying organisation that awarded Virgin Media O2 with the contract on 21 November 2025, following the tender period ending on 22 September 2025. The contract begins on 21 December 2025 and spans until 20 December 2028, with a total contract value of GBP 396,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for telecommunications businesses aiming for expansion, particularly those with capacity to provide smartphone and data rental services across a range of global locations. Businesses that can leverage existing framework agreements and have experience serving public sector needs are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities. Given the specific procurement method used, it could benefit larger firms capable of meeting selective criteria and delivering consistent service levels to multiple regions. This contract presents prospects not only for direct business growth but also for building long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Smartphone and Data Rental

Notice Description

Smartphone and Data Rental Service for HMLR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90e672fd-e83d-4e35-bf87-89284a162490
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5485fe80-086f-488b-ba54-f4fd766d1154
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

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


CPV Codes

32524000 - Telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£509,776 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£396,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2025 - 20 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
HM LAND REGISTRY
Contact Name
Nathan Whalley
Contact Email
nathan.whalley@landregistry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 1AW
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Meadows
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA O2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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