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Mobile Voice and Data Services

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mobile Voice and Data Services," initiated by East Sussex County Council, focuses on the renewal of mobile phone services using the CCS framework RM6261. This contract falls within the Postal and Telecommunications Services category and pertains to services within the UKJ22 region, specifically addressed via a limited procurement method. The acquisition stage has been described as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a direct call-off from the framework. Virgin Media Business Limited has been awarded the contract, which was signed and activated on 30th April 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications, particularly those capable of delivering mobile voice and data services. The contract favours large enterprises, as evidenced by the award to Virgin Media Business Limited, a sizeable supplier. By engaging in such tender processes, telecommunications companies can expand their market presence and secure ongoing partnerships with regional authorities like East Sussex County Council. Business growth is achievable through the provision of high-quality services, as the award criteria prominently highlight quality and pricing factors equally. The contract exemplifies robust engagement potential for firms ready to meet the demand through streamlined, direct procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

A replacement Contract to continue to deliver the provision of Mobile Voice and Data services using the CCS framework RM6261

Lot Information

Lot 1

A replacement contract is required to continue to deliver the mobile voice and data services. The renewal of the Council's mobile Phone service used the CCS framework RM6261

Procurement Information

Framework call-off.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ed2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039646-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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