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Mobile Telephone Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

09 Apr 2021 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport is seeking procurement for Mobile Telephone Services, specifically covering mobile voice and data services, including voice calls, SMS, mobile data connectivity, and device management. The contract is active, having been awarded on 1st April 2020 for a total value of £671,208, and it is set to run until 31st March 2022. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the relevant delivery address located at SW1A 2BQ, London. The tender period concluded on 27th March 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in telecommunications services. Businesses with expertise in mobile communication technology, including mobile data services and device management, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the substantial budget allocated for these services, companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions and reliable service provision in this sector could find significant potential for growth by participating in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Mobile Telephone Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a supplier of Mobile Voice and Data services, including voice calls and voicemail, SMS, mobile email, mobile data connectivity and applications, value-added mobile services and mobile device management and associated equipment maintenance and support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92d1bf07-5b0c-47f1-89ea-abd046228703
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684de95a-5223-4b04-a3d1-5eae5e3467b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£671,208 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£671,208 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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