Award

Gecko Capture, Visit, Protect, Test Instance, Number Masking, Mobile Users + VoIP Subscription

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, sought services under the title "Gecko Capture, Visit, Protect, Test Instance, Number Masking, Mobile Users + VoIP Subscription." This falls within the telecommunications services industry category and targeted a project span from Year 3 until 15 January 2027. Recently awarded on 2 December 2025, the process followed a direct procurement method, deemed 'below threshold – without competition,' indicating swift progression through the procurement stages from tender to award. The contract, with a gross value of £67,485.60, was formally signed on 15 September 2025 and spans the short duration of 16 to 17 September 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications services to enter specialized contracts with established educational institutions like the University of the West of England. Given the direct procurement approach, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative telecom solutions can particularly thrive without the need for extensive competition. GECKO LABS LIMITED, an SME based in London, successfully secured the award, showcasing the potential for similar businesses to leverage niche expertise in mobile and VoIP subscriptions within the academic sector. Firms proficient in areas like number masking and mobile user services might find similar opportunities valuable for expanding their portfolio and gaining reputable partnerships.

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Notice Title

Gecko Capture, Visit, Protect, Test Instance, Number Masking, Mobile Users + VoIP Subscription

Notice Description

Gecko Capture, Visit, Protect, Test Instance, Number Masking, Mobile Users + VoIP Subscription Year 3 until 15/01/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078954-2025
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

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,238 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GECKO LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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