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DfE: Mobile Voice & Data - con_14134

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Oct 2023 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Mobile Voice & Data services to Vodafone Limited. The contract value is £300,561.60, and it will be in effect from 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2024. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The Department for Education, located in Manchester, England, initiated this tender and the tender period ended on 31st December 2021.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, especially in the goods sector, to explore collaborations with the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The contract has a specific focus on Mobile-telephone services and welcomes suppliers who can meet the requirements outlined in the tender specifications. Interested businesses should take note of the contract start and end dates to ensure compliance with the procurement timeline.

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Notice Title

DfE: Mobile Voice & Data - con_14134

Notice Description

Notice for the DfE's contract for Mobile Voice & Data services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd6823b9-d8cb-4f79-9170-03b9a3001f22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3031a3d-aded-48f1-a1f6-fc5d0ef7e52e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,561 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,561 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2024 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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