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19 Jul 2026 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mobile Phone Services Australian Network" was conducted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender was aimed at acquiring a supplier to provide mobile phone services for the British High Commission Australia, covering all Australian States and diplomatic operating areas. It was carried out through a limited procurement method with below-threshold competition. The process has reached its "Award" stage, with the contract awarded to Vodafone Australia Pty Limited. The contract became active on 1st June 2026 and will continue until 31st May 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year. The total contract value is GBP 84,997.25.

This tender offers growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses specialising in telecommunications services looking to serve governmental bodies in international regions. Vodafone Australia Pty Limited, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for businesses equipped to meet the mobile telecommunication needs of foreign diplomatic offices. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive telecommunications solutions to cover diverse geographical regions and supporting diplomatic entities would find similar tender opportunities highly beneficial for expansion.

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Notice Title

Mobile Phone Services Australian Network

Notice Description

The requirement was to procure a supplier that can provide mobile phone services for the British High Commission Australia to cover all Australian States and diplomatic operating areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068030-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,997 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY

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