Award

Award of Mobile Telephony

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed a tendering process for the award of mobile telephony services, which is classified under general public services within the telecom industry. Located in Inverness, Scotland, this procurement was executed via an open procedure under the Crown Commercial Services framework RM3808. The tender was awarded to BT PLC, with the contract being signed on 11 August 2021, for a total value of £75,195. The complete procurement process involved one bid and closed on the same date as the contract award.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the telecommunications sector, particularly those capable of providing mobile telephony services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence could find value in such contracts, especially those focusing on public sector partnerships. Given the specific nature of the services requested, companies specialising in mobile network solutions or related technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Award of Mobile Telephony

Notice Description

Call off for mobile telephone services for specific council areas

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award call-off from CCS RM3808 Lot 10 for mobile telephony services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424338
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£75,195 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20214 years 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
HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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