Award

Provision of Mobile Telecoms Services

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 15:11

TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 09:55

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 13:19

PlanningUpdate

25 Jul 2025 at 13:40

Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, a central government body located in Newport, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Mobile Telecoms Services". This tender, classified under the industry category of mobile telephones, involved the acquisition of mobile telecoms SIM cards and associated services. The open procurement process attracted seven bids, concluding with an award on 4th February 2026. Daisy Communications Limited, based in Reading, United Kingdom, was selected as the supplier for the contract, which runs from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028, with potential extensions available up to February 2031. The gross value of the award is £60,389.82, underlining the project's significance within the telecommunications sector.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses seeking to engage with the UK government's procurement system, particularly in the telecommunications sector. As the awarding entity targeted an open competition, the process favoured bids from UK-based suppliers, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses with capabilities in mobile telecom services, especially those experienced in supplying SIM cards and associated services, would likely find this opportunity aligns well with their strategic growth objectives. Additionally, the contract's renewal options allow for sustained engagement with the public sector over an extended period, fostering long-term business development.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Telecoms Services

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile Telecoms SIM cards and associated services

Planning Information

Supplier engagement to establish what options were available. Conversations with framework managers to discuss the options of aggregated contracts and what was available via these routes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010080-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£50,324 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Julie Davies
Contact Email
julie.davies@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAISY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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