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Invitation to Tender for a Mobile Phone Contract Across Shropshire and Herefordshire

CONNEXUS HOMES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Connexus Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Craven Arms, United Kingdom, has successfully awarded a contract to Daisy Communications Limited for mobile telephone services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, classified as below threshold open competition. The key focus was on mobile network coverage and connectivity in these rural counties. The contract involves approximately 502 voice and data connections, plus 25 data-only connections, with a significant pooled monthly data allowance of 1 Terabyte. The contract began on 8th December 2025 and is set to run until 7th December 2028, with an option for renewal based on satisfactory performance. The total value of the contract is £92,000, ensuring a comprehensive service delivery except for handsets.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications and mobile network services, particularly those with expertise in rural network coverage. As the contract focuses on reliable connectivity in areas with potentially weak signal strength, providers with advanced network infrastructure and technology solutions are well-placed to compete. Both large-scale operators and SMEs can find potential growth avenues by showcasing their capabilities in delivering seamless mobile services, highlighting their understanding of the region's specific needs, and their ability to pool and manage extensive data services. This procurement process underscores a demand for high-quality service delivery, balancing competitive pricing with robust service quality.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for a Mobile Phone Contract Across Shropshire and Herefordshire

Notice Description

Connexus is seeking a mobile phone network provider to supply and manager mobile voice and data connections for its employees. This tender invites proposals for a service to provide: Approximately 502 voice and data enabled connections. Approximately 25 data only connections. A monthly pooled data allowance of 1 Terabyte across connections. Note please that the contract is for connections only, no handsets are required. Geographical coverage and connectivity are key parts of the tender. Connexus operate primarily in the rural counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire. Applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of the mobile network coverage within these regions including knowledge of areas which potentially weaker signal strength. Proposals should detail the network infrastructure and technologies utilised to ensure reliable service across this geographical area. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000951825

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend contract based on satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082769-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 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
CONNEXUS HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Neil Bebbington
Contact Email
neil.bebbington@connexus-group.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAVEN ARMS
Postcode
SY7 9BW
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Church Stretton and Craven Arms
Westminster Constituency
South Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAISY COMMUNICATIONS

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