Award

Mobile Alerting Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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24 May 2023 at 14:56

Award Notice
AwardUpdate

24 May 2023 at 12:29

Award Notice
Award

28 Sep 2021 at 09:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for mobile alerting services. The contract with a value of GBP 3,052,330 was awarded to Vodafone Limited. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period runs from May 21, 2021, to May 20, 2026. The procurement stage is now in the award phase following a tender period that ended on October 6, 2020. The contract delivery address is in London (SW1A 2BQ).

This procurement process by DCMS for mobile alerting services presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the communication and telecommunication equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract, valued at GBP 3,052,330, could be beneficial for businesses looking to expand their presence in the postal and telecommunication services sector. Vodafone Limited, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Alerting Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide mobile alerting services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0ed8c38-9125-4750-8a81-4f13f18ff21f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d62a524-da4c-4b65-b135-30064952b06a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,052,330 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,052,300 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2021 - 20 May 2026 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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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