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Airtime Charges

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Airtime Charges" has concluded, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, a public authority within sub-central government. This procurement, categorised within the mobile-telephone services industry, involved limited competition below the threshold, indicating a streamlined and focused approach in sourcing suppliers. The tender, relying on the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, pertains to annual airtime charges for CSL, and was awarded to A.V.R. Group Limited. The process commenced with a contract notice published on 16 March 2026, with the contract starting on 1 April 2026 and running until 31 January 2028. The contract is valued at £17,971 GBP and its scope includes multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those offering mobile-telephone services. The award to A.V.R. Group Limited, an SME, illustrates the potential for smaller businesses to successfully compete in procurement opportunities within the public sector. Companies with capabilities in providing reliable airtime services could benefit from engaging in similar competitive procurement processes overseen by public authorities such as The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk. Furthermore, businesses proficient in managing service contracts could capitalise on similar projects, enhancing their market presence and opening avenues for further government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Airtime Charges

Notice Description

Annual Airtime Charges for CSL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066acc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023406-2026
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
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
£17,971 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A.V.R. GROUP

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