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Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service mobile network primary supplier

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 12:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for a contract concerning mobile voice and data services with British Telecommunications PLC as the chosen primary supplier. This contract falls within the networks industry category and covers services in the East of England. The process was conducted as a call-off from a CCS Framework Agreement (RM6261) using a selective procurement method. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract period beginning on 1st May 2025 and set to end on 30th April 2028, with potential extensions up to five years total. The maximum estimated value is £250,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly those capable of offering competitive solutions in mobile communication. Although this particular contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, companies of similar stature could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes driven by public entities like Hertfordshire County Council. This tender highlights potential growth avenues in public sector contracts for businesses with the capacity to fulfill large-scale network service needs under structured agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service mobile network primary supplier

Notice Description

Awarded Contract - this contract has been awarded to British Telecommunications PLC. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract under a CCS Framework Agreement (RM6261) for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend for a period of 12 months plus 12 months (5 years total). The estimated maximum value of the contract is PS250,000 and is for the maximum 5 year period. This is to allow for fluctuations in usage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b94cff-cc04-4892-93c6-41b9090f5148
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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8XR
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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