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GB-Manchester: ACE 635 STA - Mobile phone SIM voice and data services

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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11 Dec 2024 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Arts Council England as the buying organisation, seeking mobile phone SIM voice and data services under the contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 635 STA - Mobile phone SIM voice and data services." The procurement falls under the industry category of Mobile-telephone services and covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. The tender stage has been completed, with key dates including the tender period ending on 27 September 2024 and the contract period running from 21 October 2024 to 20 October 2027. The total contract value is £34,314 GBP. Virgin Media Business Limited has been awarded the contract as the supplier, with the award status being active as of 27 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies that specialise in telecommunications services and can deliver mobile SIM voice and data services across multiple geographic regions. While large-scale businesses, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are best suited for this contract, participating companies can benefit from the sizeable contract value and the potential for further business engagements with Arts Council England. This particular procurement method was not specified, but engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and open doors to additional public sector projects. Business users looking to expand their market presence, especially in mobile telephony services, should consider the robust opportunities associated with successfully securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 635 STA - Mobile phone SIM voice and data services

Notice Description

ACE 635 STA - Mobile phone SIM voice and data services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a74f74f4-3402-4978-bb97-24dfe5639782
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23abe5e1-9432-4838-a54b-b0e7e8202060
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£34,314 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,314 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2027 2-3 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
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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