Award

Mobile Voice and Data Services

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract awarded by Uttlesford District Council involves providing "Mobile Voice and Data Services" under a Call-off from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions Framework. The industry category pertains to mobile telephones and networks, serving the locality of Saffron Walden, England (postal code CB11 4ER). The procurement method was selective, highlighting a framework agreement call-off. The award notice was published on 18th February 2026, with the contractual period extending from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. The award value is £76,626 GBP, with the tender process being complete and situated in the 'award' stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth primarily to businesses engaged in telecommunications and mobile network services. As it encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), firms in this domain can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish themselves firmly within governmental procurement frameworks. Southern Communications Group, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, illustrating that businesses both large and small can effectively compete within such selective procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Call-off from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions Framework for the provision of hardware and mobile network services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9da29abb-ab40-4637-8c32-ae22ee5625e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e3bbc1-24ce-4e40-9716-49c245e19af2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,626 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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