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Knowsley Housing Trust: Mobile Telephony - Voice and Data Services

FIRST ARK GROUP/ KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST

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23 Mar 2020 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Knowsley Housing Trust, part of the First Ark Group, sought proposals for mobile telephony services, encompassing both voice and data solutions. The tender process, classified under the CPV code for mobile-telephone services, concluded on 20 December 2019, with the contract awarded on 16 January 2020. The total value of the contract is £110,000, and it was awarded to Vodafone Ltd for services to be delivered in the North West region of England, with the contract period spanning from 23 March 2020 to 22 March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in mobile communication technologies and services. Companies offering innovative mobile solutions or associated support services will find potential to expand their market presence by competing for similar tenders. As Knowsley Housing Trust continues to develop its communication infrastructure, businesses in the telecommunications arena stand to benefit from future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Knowsley Housing Trust: Mobile Telephony - Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Knowsley Housing Trust sought proposals from suppliers for mobile communication solutions, specifically mobile voice and data. Tenderers were required to detail how their organisation could provide a service meeting the requirements of the First Ark Group. Knowsley Housing Trust required a single supplier to provide voice and data mobile telephony. The tender was conducted as a below threshold, invite-only tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda405b1-9c27-4ab7-aad0-55bb0e1212f7
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2020 - 22 Mar 2022 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
FIRST ARK GROUP/ KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
Ella Walmsley
Contact Email
ewalmsley@cirruspurchasing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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