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Mobile Phone Service Contract for British Embassy in Brazil

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jul 2021 at 19:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully awarded a contract for mobile phone services to Telefonica/Vivo for the British Embassy and missions in Brazil. The contract, valued at £18,166.57, falls under the category of mobile-telephone services (CPV Code: 64212000). The contract period commenced on 1st July 2021 and extends until 30th June 2023. This particular procurement process was conducted through a limited method, involving competitive quotations below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 31st May 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in mobile telecommunications and related services, particularly those with capabilities in supporting international missions or governmental operations. Companies equipped to provide mobile solutions across various territories, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and beyond, could find favourable conditions to engage in similar future tenders, thus potentially expanding their market presence and client base within governmental sectors.

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Notice Title

Mobile Phone Service Contract for British Embassy in Brazil

Notice Description

Mobile phone services for the British Embassy and missions in Brazil.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfe58ac-3e93-4a9c-b803-cb43bb691265
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

TELEFONICA/VIVO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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