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Provision Of Mobile Telephony Business Services Contract

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:50

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:19

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11 Aug 2025 at 09:39

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process for mobile telephony business services has been completed, having been overseen by Coventry University. The contract sought to engage UK mobile network providers capable of supplying, managing, and supporting exemplary voice, data, and roaming services across various organisational needs within the university. This procurement falls under the services category, targeting the telecommunications industry, specified as mobile-telephone services. Through a selective procurement method operating under a restricted procedure, the contract was awarded to Vodafone Limited on 23 March 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £367,902. The whole process was executed in line with the CCS Framework Agreement and covered regions across the UK, including but not limited to Coventry, denoted by the UKG region code.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector seeking to leverage long-term partnerships with educational institutions. The focus on service quality, innovation, and competitive pricing as the award criteria (MEAT) provides a platform for growth and differentiation for capable mobile service providers. Businesses that specialise in comprehensive mobile solutions, with a capacity for innovation and offering competitive pricing models, are well-suited to thrive under such contracts. The contract's duration and potential for a two-year extension further enhance prospects for sustained business development and deeper market penetration across the UK's regions. Potential bidders are encouraged to align their proposals to the framework agreements outlined, ensuring relevance and compliance to maximise chances of success.

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Notice Title

Provision Of Mobile Telephony Business Services Contract

Notice Description

Coventry University Group invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced UK mobile network providers for the supply, management, and support of mobile telephony services. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) outlines the requirements and expectations for a long-term partnership that delivers best-in-class voice, data, and roaming services. We are seeking a comprehensive response to a business mobile contract that supports a range of user needs across academic, administrative, and executive roles. This contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) based on overall value, service quality, innovation, and cost. Coventry University is utilising the CCS Framework Agreement Mobile Voice and Data Services Reference Number RM6261 Lot 2 - Mobile Voice and Data Solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Coventry University Group invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced UK mobile network providers for the supply, management, and support of mobile telephony services. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) outlines the requirements and expectations for a long-term partnership that delivers best-in-class voice, data, and roaming services. We are seeking a comprehensive response to a business mobile contract that supports a range of user needs across academic, administrative, and executive roles. This contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) based on overall value, service quality, innovation, and cost. Coventry University is utilising the CCS Framework Agreement Mobile Voice and Data Services Reference Number RM6261 Lot 2 - Mobile Voice and Data Solutions.

Renewal: 2 year extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05844a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026727-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£367,902 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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