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Mobile Voice and Data Services

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD

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26 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland Ltd, located in Glasgow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services. The tender, identified as P24-002, falls under the industry category of services. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a call-off from the Scottish Government Framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Vodafone, a large supplier, and it was signed on 2nd December 2024 for a total value of GBP 240,922.23. The procurement process reached the contract award stage on 26th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the telecommunications sector, particularly those equipped to provide robust mobile voice and data services. Firms specialising in telecom services, with the capability to integrate into existing government frameworks, will find such procurements advantageous for expanding their market presence. Engaging in contracts like this can lead to substantial business growth, especially for large scale suppliers familiar with public sector requirements. Given the framework specifics, businesses that can demonstrate compliance and high standards in service provision are well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services

Procurement Information

This was a call off from the Scottish Government Framework for Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794440
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526848
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,922 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698688824

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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