Award

Mobile Voice and Data (Vodafone network)

THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

10 Sep 2021 at 10:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of mobile voice and data services using any network other than EE, as it already has a contract in place for that network. The contract, titled "Mobile Voice and Data (Vodafone network)," falls under the goods category, specifically relating to SIM cards. This selective tender was awarded on 21st July 2021, with the contract period commencing on 22nd July 2021 and concluding on 21st July 2023. The total value of the contract is £440,000, with a minimum value set at £240,000, and it was executed through a Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Service Framework (Ref: RM3808 Network Services 2), necessitated by time constraints to establish the contract.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those offering mobile connectivity solutions outside of the EE network. Companies specialising in SIM card distribution and mobile services would be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can deliver cost-effective and reliable voice and data connections. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find a competitive edge, given the nature of the procurement method and the DVSA's requirements for a mix of voice and data connections across 1,000 units.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data (Vodafone network)

Notice Description

Acquisition of mobile telephony and data services using any network that is NOT EE, as DVSA has already contract in place for mobile telephony with provider covering EE network. The requirement is for 1000 mixed connections of voice & data or data only. Crown Commercial Service Framework Ref: RM3808 Network Services 2 was used for the Direct Award exercise. Desktop analysis has been performed to compare available offers. Direct Award process was chosen due to limited time available to put this new, 2 years plus 1 year possible extension, contract in place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8069076-c0d5-4f8d-b45d-d9405e2d4ac4
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2021 - 21 Jul 2023 1-2 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
THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6LP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Hyson Green & Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE CONNECT

Further Information

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