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Mobile Voice and Data Services for Cannock Chase and Stafford Borough Councils

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for providing mobile voice and data services for Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council has been awarded to Virgin Media Business, with Staffordshire County Council serving as the buyer. Classified under the industry category of mobile-telephone services, this selective procurement process used a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 1st March 2026 and extends through to 28th February 2030, with a total value of £70,000. The procurement process is complete, following the tender period that concluded on 31st August 2025, and the contract is set to benefit the area of Stafford, England, specifically at the postal code ST16 3AQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the telecommunications sector, to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive mobile services could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes to enhance their business portfolios. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for such opportunities, allowing them to leverage their agility and innovation in providing services to local government authorities. Collaborating with organisations like Staffordshire County Council can provide a platform for growth and establishment in the regional market.

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Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services for Cannock Chase and Stafford Borough Councils

Notice Description

Provision of mobile voice and data services for Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5c3c75-cfa1-4329-88f0-f7178663e6cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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