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Mobile phone service

ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mobile phone service" contract was managed by Orwell Housing Association Ltd, a sub-central public authority based in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The contract involves providing mobile voice and data services and data connectivity across multiple regions in the UK. Initiated as a tender, the process reached the award stage as of 18th March 2026 with Vodafone Limited named as the supplier. No competition was held due to the procurement method being direct and below the threshold. The contract was put into effect on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2029, with the gross value amounting to £81,449.28.

This tender represents an opportunity primarily for large telecommunications firms capable of handling extensive mobile service networks across diverse UK regions. Companies in the technological services industry may seek similar opportunities to broaden their market presence by delivering specialised communication solutions to public organisations. Providing reliable mobile-telephone services can foster ongoing relationships with public authorities, leading to potential future contracts and increased business growth.

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Notice Title

Mobile phone service

Notice Description

This order is for the provision of call-off deliverables; provision of mobile voice, data services, data connectivity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066db6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024653-2026
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
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
£67,874 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP2 0BE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

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