Tender

Mobile Communication Services

HALTON HOUSING

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Halton Housing seeks proposals for mobile communication services, encompassing mobile voice and data solutions. The tender is classified within the mobile-telephone services industry and aims to secure a single supplier contract to deliver these services. Based in Widnes, United Kingdom, Halton Housing, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, is managing the open competition procurement method. Potential bidders have until the submission deadline on 17 April 2026 to present their proposals, with the enquiry period concluding on 3 April 2026. The overall contract value is anticipated to be £165,000 GBP, and the services are required to commence on 8 June 2026, covering a period of up to three years, conditional upon satisfactory performance by the successful provider.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mobile communication services to expand their market presence, particularly those offering competitive pricing and high-quality services, as these factors are central to the awarding criteria. As the procurement method is open competition, it facilitates participation from a range of service providers, including SMEs interested in growing their business footprint within the public sector. Companies with innovative mobile communication solutions that can effectively meet Halton Housing's specified needs will find this tender suited to their capabilities, thereby enabling strategic growth and increased visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Mobile Communication Services

Notice Description

HH are seeking proposals from service providers for mobile communication solutions, specifically mobile voice and data. Tenderers will be required to detail how their organisation can provide a service meeting the requirements of HH, and the costs associated with this service. Halton Housing require a single supplier to provide voice and data mobile telephony. The outcome of the tender process will be a single contract with one service provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial 2-year period with 1 option to extend by a further 1 year, up to a maximum 3 years total contract term, subject to Halton Housing's requirements and the performance of the successful service provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026446-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 0TD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton View
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

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