Award

UKRI Telecoms Mobile Voice and Data Service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI Telecoms Mobile Voice and Data Service" has reached the award stage. This opportunity was facilitated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, serving as the buying organisation. The contract, awarded on 19th December 2025, is a Call-off from a framework agreement under the selective procurement method, and it focuses primarily on telecommunications services within the goods category. The contract, valued at £2,278,446, runs from 21st December 2025 to 20th December 2027, with service delivery at postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement aligns with the CPV code 64200000, illustrating its focus on telecommunications.

This contract award represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those with the capacity to provide mobile voice and data services. Although this notice does not open competition, it highlights the potential for large-scale companies experienced in handling such services to align with UK Research and Innovation needs via internal frameworks. Large enterprises such as the awarded supplier, Virgin Media Business Limited, which won this major contract, exemplify the level of expertise and capability required to compete and grow within this field, especially when engaging with public sector opportunities provided by UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI Telecoms Mobile Voice and Data Service

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Telecoms Mobile Voice and Data Service. This Call Off contract has been sources via CCS Mobile Voice and Data Services framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8346953-1d23-42bb-8caa-db3cf3be9567
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40300722-fe63-4169-9277-bb0775e1e0b2
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,278,446 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,169 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2027 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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