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Mobile Voice and Data Services 2

Crown Commercial Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 10:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 09:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 09:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the Mobile Voice and Data Services 2 contract, with the deadline for submissions set for 21st April 2026. This initiative aims to replace the existing agreement expiring in December 2026. It falls under the services category, focusing on telecommunication and related equipment, including consultancy and auditing services. The procurement employs an open method, allowing broad participation. Contracts under this framework will cover numerous regions, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories such as Gibraltar and Bermuda. Interested businesses should note critical engagement dates, such as the enquiry period ending on 27th March 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for Mobile Network Operators, Mobile Virtual Network Operators, and re-sellers. By participating, companies can access a comprehensive framework to provide mobile solutions and consulting services, catering to varying client needs, including complex security requirements and advisory services. The framework agreement also facilitates award processes with and without competition, promoting flexibility and potential expansion into various UK and international markets. Businesses with strengths in telecommunications, consultancy, and device management should consider this opportunity for increasing market presence and leveraging new procurement regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services 2

Notice Description

RM6391 Mobile Voice and Data Services 2 (MVDS2) is the proposed replacement for the RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services agreement (MVDS) which expires in December 2026. MVDS2 seeks to build upon the success of MVDS by maintaining the existing competitive airtime offering through a rationalised lot structure, focussing on making optional services such as devices, mobile device management etcetera easier to procure on a standalone basis. The lot structure intends to maintain the existing supplier base primarily with the Mobile Network Operators (MNO's), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and re-sellers. The lots will be as follows: Lot 1 - Mobile Catalogue and Optional Services Lot 2 - Mobile Solutions Lot 3 - Telecommunications Audit and Advisory Services MVDS2 will create a compliant framework that leverages the benefits of the new Procurement Regulations, the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) adopting new mechanisms for Award with and without Competition.

Lot Information

Mobile Catalogue and Optional Services

Access to UK, international, roaming airtime, calls, SMS and data, device hardware, accessories, support services, MDM and supplementary services. This lot will also offer the inclusion of Optional Services. This includes, access to allow purchase of standalone services such as international roaming packages, device hardware, accessories, support services, mobile device management. Catalogue based, standardised airtime packages and optional services will form the basis of procurements through this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Conract will be established for 24 months with two possible further extensions of 12 months each.

Mobile Solutions

Access to UK, international, roaming airtime, calls, SMS and data, device hardware, accessories, support services, mobile device management and supplementary services. Allows customers with large mobile estates to compete and/or tailor services to fit business needs such as more complex security requirements and exit management criteria. Competitive flexible processes will be enabled through this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Conract will be established for 24 months with two possible further extensions of 12 months each.

Telecommunications Audit and Advisory Services

Auditing and recommendations services that enable customers to understand and optimise their consumption models through commoditised audit packages (eg. Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum). On-going benefits realisation advisory services will also be available.

Renewal: The Framework Conract will be established for 24 months with two possible further extensions of 12 months each.

Planning Information

Further information regarding industry engagement events and contact information can be found on our webpage https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6391

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020230-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48620000 - Operating systems

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72212730 - Security software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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