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DHSC: ARP: O2 SIMs and APNs

FELICIA ANN FOX

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25 Nov 2024 at 17:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the supply of secondary SIMs to ambulances. This contract, titled "DHSC: ARP: O2 SIMs and APNs," falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry category (CPV 32500000). The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £36,589, was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited. The delivery location is within England, United Kingdom, with the contract spanning from 5th December 2024 to 4th December 2027. Key dates include the tender period end date on 29th October 2024 and the award date on 21st November 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment and supplies to engage in long-term service provision to the public sector. Large, established companies with experience in providing SIM and APN services, especially those used in emergency and healthcare settings, would find this contract particularly appealing. The involvement in such a high-profile and critical sector can enhance the service provider's portfolio and reputation, potentially leading to further business growth and new market opportunities within the public healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: ARP: O2 SIMs and APNs

Notice Description

Supply of secondary SIMs to Ambulances

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db83e47-068f-4470-b357-fa1fb3d57a82
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

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

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,589 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,589 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2024 - 4 Dec 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
FELICIA ANN FOX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS32 4QL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Bradley Stoke North
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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