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Telephone Communication Services

HOME OFFICE

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for Telephone Communication Services, awarding a contract to Flextel Ltd, a small to medium enterprise located in Liverpool. This procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition as it was below threshold. The contract, valued at £110,000, was awarded on 1st November 2025 and is set to last for two years, with the possibility of a 12-month extension, allowing for a maximum duration until 31st October 2028. The industry category for this tender falls under services, specifically mobile-telephone services, and it is related to a lot already completed. Flextel Ltd will supply these services as outlined in the contract document.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in telecommunication services, to engage in high-value public sector contracts. Businesses equipped with the capability to provide comprehensive communication solutions could benefit from similar procurement processes by offering competitive solutions that meet government specifications. Successfully executing this contract can enhance a company's reputation and expand its footprint within the public sector, paving the way for future opportunities in government contracts. Engaging with tenders like this can thus serve as a strategic growth avenue for businesses in the telecommunications industry.

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Notice Title

Telephone Communication Services

Notice Description

The Home Office has awarded a contract with Flextel Ltd for the provision of Communication Services (contract no.16561). The contract was awarded on 01/11/2025 for a duration of 2 years with an option to extend by up to 12 months. The value is PS110,000. Flextel Ltd is a small / medium-sized enterprise. Address: Unit 142 Imperial Court, Exchange Street East, Liverpool, England, L2 3AB. Email: Flextel@Flextel.com.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071362-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
name@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLEXTEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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