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Provision of Mobile Services to the British Embassy Sofia

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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02 Mar 2023 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded the contract for the provision of mobile services to the British Embassy Sofia. The contract, valued at £87,340.24, will run from March 2, 2023, to February 24, 2025. The procurement process involved a limited competitive quotation below the threshold method, with the tender deadline set for November 9, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses offering mobile-telephone services to compete for a long-term contract with the British Embassy Sofia. Suitable businesses operating in the telecommunication services sector, particularly those with experience in serving embassy staff or government entities, are well-suited to participate in this competitive quotation process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Services to the British Embassy Sofia

Notice Description

Mobile services to the staff members of the British Embassy Sofia. The contract is for 2 years with two optional extensions of 2 and 1 year (2+2+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1837d6f-59c6-467d-bf44-063d4442104b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£87,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2023 - 24 Feb 2025 1-2 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A1

Further Information

Notice Documents

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