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P0346-Mobile Voice and Data

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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07 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust and located in Cardiff, has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "P0346-Mobile Voice and Data" contract. The contract pertains to the health industry category and covers Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) in Wales. Notably, this contract addresses specific coverage needs due to regional limitations in Ceredigion, with a total of 1,528 connections required. The procurement method employed was limited, meaning there was no prior call for competition, and the contract was directly awarded to Vodafone Business following their acquisition of the Three Network, which enhances coverage. The contract was signed on 1st August 2025 for a three-year term with a value of GBP 67,212.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and mobile network solutions, especially those with strengths in regional network expansion and coverage optimisation. Though this contract was directly awarded to Vodafone Business due to particular coverage demands, it highlights the potential for businesses capable of innovating in similar contexts or offering competitive alternatives to participate in future procurements. Such opportunities are particularly promising for large enterprises with robust network infrastructure capabilities, as exemplified by the involvement of Vodafone Business. Additionally, businesses focused on public sector contracts and those part of relevant frameworks such as the Crown Commercial Services Mobile Voice and Data framework could find further growth potential through similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

P0346-Mobile Voice and Data

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) has awarded a three (3) year contract to Vodafone for a mobile voice and data requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to coverage issues within the HDUHB area, there is a requirement for an alternative mobile voice and data provider to the Health Board's main provider. To ensure those working within the community have sufficient coverage to enable them to do their roles safely, it is recommended we continue our arrangement with Vodafone. Lot 1 of The Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Mobile Voice and Data framework provides a complaint route to directly award this requirement to Vodafone.

Procurement Information

Due to coverage issues specifically in Ceredigion, there is a requirement for an alternative mobile voice and data provider to the Health Board's main provider. To ensure those working within the community in Ceredigion have sufficient coverage to enable them to do their roles safely, it is recommended we continue our arrangement with Vodafone. Vodafone have also recently acquired the Three Network, which will extend its coverage across the Health Board further. The Health Board has a requirement for 1528 connections. Lot 1 of The Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Mobile Voice and Data framework provides a complaint route to directly award this requirement to Vodafone. Due to current coverage implications, we are unable to award to the 1st ranked provider, however there is an ongoing review into the coverage Health Board wide which may allow for a broader coverage scope in the next tender iteration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154423
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32583000 - Data and voice media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Olivia Moore
Contact Email
olivia.moore2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500657

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
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
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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