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Mobile Voice and Data Services Contract

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2020 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council is seeking a supplier for their Mobile Voice and Data Services Contract, classified under telecommunications services (CPV code: 64200000). The procurement process reached its award stage on February 24, 2020, following the tender period that ended on February 7, 2020. The contract, valued at £132,897, is set to commence on March 1, 2020, and will run until February 28, 2022, covering delivery locations in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those that can offer flexible mobile solutions and value-for-money options. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete for this procurement, given its emphasis on appointing a single service provider and options for scaling data and voice usage effectively, which aligns with the capabilities of agile service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services Contract

Notice Description

Appoint a supplier to provide mobile voice and data services to the Council. The project deliverables for this contract are as follows: * Appoint a single service provider; * Provide continual monitoring of contract charges/tariffs, in order to obtain value for money; * Provide a single bill facility; * Provide migration of service from existing network operator to alternative (if required); * Provide a choice of mobile phone and tablet devices, offering value-for-money solutions; and * Provide the flexibility to increase/decrease data and voice usage without incurring excessive additional charges.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c43e9e-81a9-411f-8981-4ec613336895
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

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,897 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,897 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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