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Telephony and Communication Services to the British Embassy and its Consular Network in Spain

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 12:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 07:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has recently completed the procurement of telecommunication services for the British Embassy and its Consular Network in Spain. This contract, titled "Telephony and Communication Services to the British Embassy and its Consular Network in Spain," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on mobile and landline communication services. The procurement process concluded with an award on 2nd July 2026, with the contract period set to start on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028, allowing for possible extensions up to 31st July 2031. This procurement was conducted using a selective, competitive flexible procedure, meaning only a few select suppliers were invited to tender after initial stages, ensuring the best fit based on their capabilities and the tender requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the telecommunications sector that are capable of delivering comprehensive solutions. Large corporations like Vodafone Espana SAU, which was awarded the mobile services, and small to medium-sized enterprises like APFUTURA TELECOM S.L., awarded the landline services, demonstrated competitiveness in this procurement. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their market presence and collaborate with government entities, diversifying their portfolios and enhancing reputational standing. Suppliers that are registered and capable of providing telecommunication services in Spain are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders or contract opportunities. Businesses can especially benefit from understanding the process dynamics of flexible procurement strategies to optimise their offerings and bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony and Communication Services to the British Embassy and its Consular Network in Spain

Notice Description

The British Embassy and its Consular Network in Spain procured telecommunication services to support its operational requirements across Spain. The requirements are split into 3 lots. The Authority reserved the right to award one or two suppliers if that is the Most Advantageous Tender ("MAT") solution. The potential bidders received generalised requirements in the first stage of the Competitive Flexible Procedure (Request for Quotation). The exact scope and final requirements were issued to the selected bidders invited to the second stage (Invitation to Tender). The requirements are: Lot 1 - Mobile services for BE and Consular Network in Spain Lot 2 - Landline services Lot 3 - Residence solution.

Lot Information

Mobile Services

Renewal: Initial contract period of 24 months with two optional extensions of 24 and 12 months (2+2+1).

Landline Services

Renewal: Initial contract period of 24 months with two optional extensions of 24 and 12 months (2+2+1).

Residence

Renewal: Initial contract period of 24 months with two optional extensions of 24 and 12 months (2+2+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066153-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64211100 - Local telephone services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64214200 - Telephone switchboard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£331,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£267,253 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-06-26

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

APFUTURA TELECOM S.L.

Vodafone Espana SAU

Further Information

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