Tender

Provision of Mobile Telecoms Services

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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 is currently conducting an open procurement process for the provision of mobile telecoms services, specifically SIM cards and related services. The procurement method adopted is an open competition below the threshold, and the total gross value is estimated at £144,000. The tender is categorised under goods, with delivery throughout the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for 3rd October 2025 at 14:00 BST. Key contact for this process is Julie Davies, reachable via email at julie.davies@ipo.gov.uk.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for UK-based suppliers registered on the Central Digital Platform. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this opportunity. With a contract period beginning on 31st October 2025 and potential renewals up to 2030, businesses in the telecoms industry can benefit from a stable, long-term partnership. The award will be based on the most advantageous tender, offering competitive businesses an enticing opportunity to expand their client base within the governmental sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054189-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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