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BT1874 - Samsung Mobile Phones

LUTON COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 17:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council, located in Luton, England, has completed a procurement process for the supply of Samsung Mobile Phones under the title "BT1874 - Samsung Mobile Phones." This procurement falls within the industry category of mobile telephones, identified with the CPV code 32250000. The procurement method used was a direct award, with Probrand Limited being selected as the supplier. The procurement process, which commenced with a tender period ending on 24th September 2025, moved into the award stage with the contract being active from 21st October 2025 to 20th October 2026. The total contract value is £61,655.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the mobile telephones industry, particularly those capable of fulfilling direct award contracts without formal competition. Although this specific contract was awarded to a large supplier, it illustrates the potential for businesses to engage with public sector entities such as Luton Council for future procurement needs. Companies that can establish themselves as reliable suppliers of high-quality electronic goods, like smartphones, will find strong prospects in similar procurement activities across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1874 - Samsung Mobile Phones

Notice Description

Smartphones

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7145559-0dd4-41af-a958-8d46ffc11514
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa778b79-d613-42aa-a70b-9b6a19728579
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,655 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,655 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROBRAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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