Award

Mobile Phone tech refresh for Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire

7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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03 Jan 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The 7 Force Commercial Services has concluded a procurement process for the supply of mobile phones, aimed at serving the police forces of Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. The procurement, classified under the industry category of mobile telephones (CPV code 32250000), has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 30th December 2024 and made official on 3rd January 2025. The procurement was conducted through a mini-competition on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services, with an award criterion focusing heavily on price (80%) alongside quality and social value (10% each). Delivery is required for each of the listed police forces within region UKH1.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile telecommunication devices, particularly those capable of fulfilling bulk orders for public sector entities. Companies like VMO2B, which was successfully awarded the project, benefit from such government contracts by enhancing their portfolio and gaining substantial business growth through high-volume supply agreements. The procurement method, which involved a limited competition without prior publication of a call for competition, favours businesses already on the CCS framework, making it crucial for relevant businesses to be part of such frameworks to seize future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mobile Phone tech refresh for Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire

Notice Description

Procurement of mobile phones for Suffolk, Norfolk, Beds, Cambs and Herts Police. Procured via mini competition on CCS framework RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of mobile phones for Suffolk, Norfolk, Beds, Cambs and Herts Police. Procured via mini competition on CCS framework RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services.

Procurement Information

Competition via Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000067-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,115,236 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Louise Larter
Contact Email
louise.larter@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARTLESHAM HEATH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VMO2B

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