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Provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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04 Feb 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of mobile voice and data services has been completed. This contract, titled "Provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services," was managed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located in London, England. The tender falls under the Telecommunications services industry category, with services to be delivered in various regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on December 20, 2024. The contract period started on January 3, 2025, and will end on January 2, 2028. This procurement followed a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The total awarded value is £9,500,000.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly for those providing mobile voice and data services. Businesses capable of offering robust and scalable solutions will find this tender conducive to business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for these categories. The contract has been awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited, a large-scale supplier, underlining the opportunity for well-established firms and promising smaller enterprises to engage in similar or future framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Mobile Services as detailed within the suppliers mobile voice and data services catalogue (rm6261, Lot 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b93841-bfd1-4e5d-a9dd-f4395ccaf50d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dda9e1c-8c76-41b2-9d04-82c4a8beb34a
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£381,552 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 2 Jan 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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