Award

Unlimited Mobile Data Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

09 Apr 2021 at 13:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking suppliers for the "Unlimited Mobile Data Service" tender, which involves providing mobile broadband SIM cards pre-provisioned with unlimited data. The procurement, classified under the goods category (CPV code: 32583000), has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £22,050. The contract period begins on 24th March 2021 and concludes on 31st October 2021. Suppliers had until 23rd March 2021 to submit their bids, with the contract having been awarded to Abzorb Group Ltd, a large company based in West Yorkshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and data services sectors, particularly those capable of providing extensive mobile connectivity solutions. Companies that focus on mobile technology, telecommunications, and those with experience in managing framework agreements will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, suppliers who can deliver reliable and scalable communication services are likely to benefit from opportunities created by this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unlimited Mobile Data Service

Notice Description

Mobile Broadband SIM Cards pre-provisioned, with unlimited data. Based on a rolling 30-day contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8ff6b22-cce3-4355-8de9-44eed734d69c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f008f2-7a49-4b21-b436-966e3614e891
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32583000 - Data and voice media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 6-12 months
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
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

ABZORB GROUP

Further Information

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