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Mobile device connections

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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10 Aug 2026 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, procured mobile telephony services for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). The requirement covers mobile device connections for voice calls, text messaging and data connectivity. It is a service contract delivered for ABUHB in Wales. The arrangement is designed to provide ongoing mobile communications on a rolling basis, supporting the health board’s operational use of connected mobile devices. The relevant business area is mobile network operation and business telecommunications, including the provision and management of mobile voice, SMS and data services. Suppliers with established mobile communications infrastructure and the ability to support a public-sector health organisation would be aligned with the requirement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition, through an approved framework agreement and its agreed rate card. The stated rationale was that the services could be provided by a particular operator for technical reasons and that the framework route supported compliance and value for money. BT PLC was awarded the contract on 27 May 2026, and the contract was signed on the same date. The signed contract value is £180,000. The arrangement is described as a 30-day rolling, month-to-month contract with no long-term commitment. One bid was recorded, from an SME, and it was submitted electronically. Evaluation was based on price.

Although this contract has been awarded, it provides a clear indication of NHS Wales demand for flexible mobile connectivity for health-board operations. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to deliver reliable voice, text and data services for mobile devices, with the operational capacity to support a public-sector healthcare customer. The month-to-month rolling model points to a need for flexible service management rather than a fixed long-term deployment. Suppliers should also be able to work through an approved framework, use an agreed rate-card structure and demonstrate compliant public procurement delivery. Strong capability in mobile network provision, account management, service continuity, billing and support would be relevant when this requirement is next considered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile device connections

Notice Description

This 30-day rolling contract provides mobile telephony services, including voice, text, and data connectivity, on a month-to-month basis with no long-term commitment.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded through an approved framework agreement using the framework's agreed rate card, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements and value for money

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e089
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075891-2026
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20263 months 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
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT PLC

Further Information

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