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Mobile voice and data services

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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15 Apr 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a public procurement process for the provision of mobile voice and data services in the industry specific software package category. The procurement, identified under tender number "MFRS 2425-49", was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited on 12th March 2025 with a contract value of £41,000. This procurement was conducted via a direct award through the CCS framework RM6261, Lot 1, without prior publication of a call for competition. The services are to be delivered primarily in the UKD7 region, with the procurement method classified as limited and without options for additional procurement stages.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, specifically those providing mobile voice and data solutions. Given the direct award nature of this procurement, enterprises capable of promptly and effectively meeting the stringent requirements of a regional authority like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority stand to benefit greatly. Businesses with a track record of delivering high-quality services in the sector and who can navigate and leverage government frameworks such as CCS are well-suited to engage and potentially grow through similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mobile voice and data services

Notice Description

Mobile Voice and Data Services. Direct award via CCS framework, RM6261, Lot 1

Procurement Information

Direct awarded via CCS framework RM6261, Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050354
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015286-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512964500

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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