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Mobile Voice and Data

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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17 Sep 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Mobile Voice and Data," classified under the Networks industry category. The contracting authority is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The procurement method utilised was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was active from 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2028, with the award decision being made public on 17th September 2025. The contract's total value amounts to £570,000, with Virgin Media Business Limited selected as the supplier.

This contract represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for businesses specialising in goods related to mobile networks and data services. Although the procurement process is selective, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could have been considered potential candidates. Collaborating with an established buyer like Northumbria Police can lead to enhanced market credibility and future bidding opportunities within the public sector, especially for businesses located in or operating within the United Kingdom. Virgin Media Business Limited's success in this process underscores the importance of having robust technical capabilities and strategic bid preparation to secure such contracts.

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Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data

Notice Description

Contract for mobile voice and data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae207385-b8e4-43e2-bbfa-e0d21a4be1bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a288946-6391-4add-8c40-e52209af2641
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
James Thornton
Contact Email
james.thornton@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
07397342342

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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