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03 Jul 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the procurement process for "O2 Mobile Sims," aimed at refreshing their O2 rolling contract to leverage the current network services framework for savings. This tender falls within the mobile-telephone services industry category, with deliveries expected in London, United Kingdom, as indicated by the postcode E14 4PU. The procurement stage was at the Award phase, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded before the 4th of June, 2026, with a contract period from 19th June 2026 to 18th June 2028. The contract, valued at £32,837.76, was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited.

This award presents numerous opportunities for large-scale businesses looking to supply mobile-telephone services within the public sector. The contract provides a substantial engagement duration that ensures a steady business relationship with a government agency, in addition to leveraging a framework agreement which could simplify future procurement opportunities and expedite service delivery. Businesses with strong capabilities in delivering comprehensive mobile services and maintaining competitive pricing structures would find this a lucrative growth opportunity. Although the procurement is not marked as particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large firms already positioned in the mobile telecommunications market could gain significant advantages through such collaborations with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

O2 Mobile Sims

Notice Description

Refresh O2 rolling contract to take advantage of current network services framework and deliver savings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1f56d5c-1e2a-4ffb-9f08-9d40ea238398
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6538f9-0a94-4edb-968c-18cb451ca1ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£32,837 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,837 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2028 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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