Award

The Provision of Mobile Phone Handsets

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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Award

06 Oct 2025 at 10:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex involved the acquisition of mobile phone handsets under the title "The Provision of Mobile Phone Handsets". This tender was classified under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on hands-free sets (CPV code 32251100). The procurement method employed was a limited approach, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The related contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited and was valued at £1,391,163, with the contract being signed on 22nd May 2025. The procurement process involved delivery to multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and several others. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award being active as of the most recent update on 6th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the telecommunications industry, particularly those specialising in the supply of mobile phone equipment. Companies that offer competitive pricing and can efficiently supply bulk mobile handsets would have been well-suited to compete in this process. The tender utilised an award criteria focusing solely on price, indicating the importance of cost-effectiveness in the decision-making process. As the contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, Virgin Media Business Limited, businesses aiming to grow in the public sector procurement space, especially SMEs in the technology supply chain, should consider developing competitive pricing strategies and establishing strong service networks to successfully engage in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Mobile Phone Handsets

Notice Description

Bulk Purchase of Mobile phone handsets to replace current phones that are no longer supported.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Price only further competition via CCS framework Technology Products and associated services LOT 1

Procurement Information

Price only further competition via CCS framework Technology Products and associated services LOT 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a89f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062452-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32251100 - Hands-free set

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,391,163 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Contact Name
Niki Koczoova
Contact Email
nikolett.koczoova@sussex.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
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
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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