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Mobile Voice & Data Service

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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19 May 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was carried out by the General Pharmaceutical Council, located in London, United Kingdom, for the provision of Mobile Voice & Data Services. This contract falls under the category of telecommunications services and was conducted through a limited procurement method, which indicates a below-threshold, limited competition process. The tender reached the award stage on 19th May 2025, with the contracting period set to span from 12th April 2025 to 11th April 2028. The award has been successfully completed, engaging BIG BLUE DOOR LIMITED as the supplier for the provision of mobile telephone services across multiple regions in the UK, including regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in mobile telecommunications services, particularly those specialising in competitive, flexible voice and data solutions. Companies like SMEs, which can provide tailored service packages and adeptly handle central billing and data sharing functionalities, would be well-positioned to compete in similar contracts. The competitive nature of limited procurements allows for business growth by establishing long-term relationships with governmental bodies like the General Pharmaceutical Council, allowing suppliers to showcase their capabilities in delivering cost-effective, reliable telecommunications service packages.

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Notice Title

Mobile Voice & Data Service

Notice Description

GPhC have approximately 80 Samsung A15 Android mobile smart phones currently. This number could go up or down. Currently we have voice & Data sims with EE and O2. GPhC also have several DATA only SIMs (EE & one Vodafone). * GPhC require a voice and data Sim for the mobiles * GPhC do not want to be locked into buying a specific number of Sims * GPhC are looking for a package to including UK calls and text and 4G/5G data (at least 4Gb) on EE and O2. * At least 4G data must be available for personal hotspot / tethering. * GPhC would prefer to have DATA sharing across lines to stop overage charges. * GPhC would like all lines to be billed centrally in one monthly bill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022619-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,553 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pharmacyregulation.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

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