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GB-Sheffield: Mobile Voice and Data Services

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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20 Jul 2026 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank Plc, situated in Sheffield, awarded a contract titled "GB-Sheffield: Mobile Voice and Data Services" for the telecommunications industry, specifically focusing on mobile voice services and data connectivity. The procurement process is now in the 'Award' stage. This award was dated 8th June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 23rd June 2026 and ending on 22nd June 2028. The services, valued at £26,439, will serve the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method details are unspecified, and this opportunity was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Services RM6261 Mobile voice and data services Lot 1 framework. The buyer is a development bank wholly owned by HM Government, providing services significant to public sector communications.

This tender, having been awarded to Vodafone, presents ongoing opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications sector that can deliver mobile voice and data connectivity. While the British Business Bank does not operate as a traditional banking institution, companies that can provide innovative telecommunications solutions may consider aligning or partnering with entities like Vodafone for future collaborations or projects. Businesses, particularly those with a significant commercial scale that offer robust telecommunications infrastructure, are well-suited to compete in such tenders and can leverage similar opportunities for substantial growth within the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Mobile Voice Service and Mobile Data Connectivity - Vodafone Public Sector Traveller. British Business Bank (BBB) utilised the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6261 Mobile voice and data services Lot 1 Additional information: British Business Bank Plc, registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government. It and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. With the exception of BBB Investment Services Limited they are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. BBB Investment Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A complete legal structure chart for the group can be found at www.british-business-bank.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de541f6f-a4a6-43ab-9fd4-edf071385732
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170a3b9f-fbe6-47c5-a235-0874747f4641
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,439 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,439 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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