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Mobile Phones

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

19 Aug 2025 at 14:25

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the provision of telecommunications services, focusing on mobile phones. This tender, titled "Mobile Phones," involves a comprehensive package of mobile data, minutes, and texts. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £26,226, was awarded to British Telecommunications PLC and is set to run from 15th August 2025 to 14th August 2028. As of the latest update on 19th August 2025, the procurement has reached the award stage, following the earlier active award status published on 29th July 2025.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for large telecommunications firms capable of delivering extensive mobile services across the West Midlands. While the procurement did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it signals an opportunity for similar businesses to strategise for future tenders. Companies experienced in framework agreements and those seeking partnerships with public sector bodies could leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and establish a presence in new markets. The collaboration with Lichfield District Council could provide a reference point for firms aiming to enhance their credentials and visibility within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Mobile Phones

Notice Description

Provision of mobile data, minutes and texts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f917e8f-6adb-4213-8216-576d4d0d24da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97224ebd-f909-4df9-9cd5-83260a8c3626
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,226 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,226 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 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
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YX
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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