ESNEFT2336 - Mobile phone contract Virgin Media

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Jun 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ESNEFT2336 – Mobile phone contract Virgin Media" has been completed by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a regional health authority based in Colchester, United Kingdom. It involved the provision of mobile phone services, including pooled data and voice connections under the CPV classification 64212000 for Mobile-telephone services. The procurement was conducted through a limited process without prior competitive call, under the Crown Commercial Service RM6261 framework. This contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited, and the contract was signed on 8th June 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive mobile phone solutions with data, voice connections, and device support. The contract's framework nature means it may particularly suit larger telecommunications firms, evidenced by the involvement of a large supplier such as Virgin Media Business Limited. For businesses aiming to enter or expand within the healthcare sector's technology provision, understanding and leveraging such framework agreements can be a strategic avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT2336 - Mobile phone contract Virgin Media

Notice Description

Supply of mobile phone services including pooled data and voice connections, with a technology fund to support device and service upgrades.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of mobile phone services comprising pooled data and voice connections, SIMs, device support and a technology fund for upgrades and service enhancements. Awarded via the Crown Commercial Service RM6261 framework for use by the contracting authority.

Procurement Information

he contract was awarded under the Crown Commercial Service RM6261 framework agreement. Framework call-offs do not require prior publication in the OJEU under PCR 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b769
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057291-2026
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

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 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 SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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