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Mobile Services for the British Embassy Rome and its Consular Network in Italy

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for mobile services intended for the British Embassy Rome and its Consular Network in Italy. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was conducted via a limited competition method, as it was below the threshold for wider competition. The contracting process has reached the award stage, having been classified as complete. The award was made on 27th November 2025, with the contract active from the same date. The total contract value is £168,853.16, with potential for extensions up to 2031. The main supplier for this contract is TELECOM ITALIA SPA, based in Milan, Italy.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those offering mobile service solutions. Companies with experience in catering to government or diplomatic establishments would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The contract not only provides immediate business but also a possibility for renewal, allowing for long-term engagement and expansion in the government sector. Those businesses that are able to deliver reliable and secure mobile services and have the capability to manage international operations will find this type of contract a lucrative prospect.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Services for the British Embassy Rome and its Consular Network in Italy

Notice Description

Provision of mobile services to the members of staff for the British Embassy Rome and its Consular Network in Italy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080709-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£168,853 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

TELECOM ITALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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