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Mobile Network Services

HOME OFFICE

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Award

26 Jun 2020 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has recently completed a contracting process for Mobile Network Services, which encompasses SIM cards for mobiles and related services. The procurement was classified under the mobile telephones category and executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 15th December 2016 and concluded on 14th December 2021. The total contract value was £4,000,000, with a minimum value set at £3,500,000. The award for the contract was officially published on 26th June 2020, following the active award notice dated 30th September 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those able to provide mobile network solutions and managed services. Companies with expertise in SIM provision or mobile network infrastructure would be ideally suited to compete for future tenders in this area, given the established relationship between the Home Office and the awarded supplier, Vodafone Ltd, which reflects a partnership well-suited to large-scale operations. Engaging in similar tenders could facilitate substantial business growth for organisations looking to expand their footprint in the public sector telecommunications market.

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Notice Title

Mobile Network Services

Notice Description

SIMS for mobiles, and related services. Additional information: The two year extension option defined on the original order form has been exercised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e3e3651-cdd2-460f-a0b7-fb7efe6c5233
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a1b0c0-a202-4b67-a750-23fa04ced9d6
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,042,654 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2016 - 14 Dec 2021 Over 5 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Roger Maxwell
Contact Email
roger.maxwell@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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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