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SP-22-005 call-off for provision of Mobile Phones (2526/Feb/001/SCSWIS)

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Award

24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) in Dundee involved a call-off for the provision of mobile phones under the framework agreement titled "SP-22-005 call-off for provision of Mobile Phones (2526/Feb/001/SCSWIS)." The contracting process is complete as of 24th March 2026, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Vodafone was awarded the contract, with an active status from the signing date of 24th March 2026. The contract involves the supply of goods, specifically mobile phones, within the social protection category in the UK region. Delivery was scheduled to commence on 18th February 2026 and to be fully completed by 31st March 2026, reflecting a one-off purchase.

This procurement contract presents business opportunities in the mobile telecommunications industry, particularly for businesses with expertise in providing mobile voice and data services. Large-scale enterprises like Vodafone succeed in winning such tenders, enhancing their market presence and securing significant contracts valued at £142,000. Opportunities also exist for smaller enterprises to grow by targeting similar public procurement contracts or forming partnerships with larger suppliers. The direct award nature of this contract underscores the potential for qualified suppliers to leverage framework agreements to expand their portfolio and compete in future tenders. Businesses proficient in electronic bidding, particularly non-EU foreign entities, might consider strategies to engage in similar open procurement processes within the social protection category in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SP-22-005 call-off for provision of Mobile Phones (2526/Feb/001/SCSWIS)

Notice Description

Direct award call-off from SP-22-005 for the provision of mobile phones. Commencing 18/02/2026 a one off purchaser to be fully delivered no later than 31/03/2026)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award call-off from SP-22-005 for the provision of mobile phones. Commencing 18/02/2026 a one off purchaser to be fully delivered no later than 31/03/2026)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827395
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552344
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks 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
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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