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Mobile Phone Provision

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed a procurement process for the provision of mobile phone services, encompassing voice and data, for a duration of three years with an optional 12-month extension. This procurement, classified under the "services" category, falls within the mobile-telephone services industry, as denoted by the CPV code 64212000. The contract, awarded to O2, involved a total value of £37,056. The procurement was executed via a limited method, specifically a direct award without prior publication, as it was outside the scope of regular procedural directives. This has been finalised as of 27th July 2026, with the service being localised within the UKJ4 region.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities capable of providing robust telecommunications services. Firms specialising in mobile communication solutions, especially those with established frameworks for direct awards, are well-positioned for similar opportunities. Large-scale suppliers such as O2 have demonstrated their capability to secure such contracts, indicating that businesses aiming to compete in this area should focus on establishing reputable frameworks and partnerships that facilitate direct awards, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the public sector. The opportunity also underscores the importance of maintaining a strong presence and network within the educational sector, as public law bodies often seek reliable service partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Phone Provision

Notice Description

Mobile Phone, Voice and Data for 3 years + 12 month extension

Procurement Information

Direct award call off from framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d630
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071593-2026
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
£37,056 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O2

Further Information

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