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Mobile Voice and Data Services

West Lothian Council

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15 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council bought mobile voice and data services to support its day-to-day operations. The requirement covers mobile network access, voice calls, messaging and data connectivity for phones, smartphones and tablets used across Council services. The services are intended to maintain reliable communications, meet demand for mobile connectivity and support efficient, cost-conscious communications throughout the organisation. The work is delivered in West Lothian, with the Council based in Livingston. This is a mobile telecommunications services requirement (CPV 64212000), rather than a purchase of devices alone: connectivity and the associated voice, messaging and data services are central to the scope.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Vodafone. West Lothian Council used a direct award through the Scottish Government’s Mobile Voice and Data Services framework, rather than running a new open competition for this contract. The award was made on 15 October 2026; the contract was signed on 28 September 2026 and is recorded as active. Its value is £104,000. The requirement was organised as one lot, covering the Council’s mobile network, calling, messaging and data services. The published bid statistics record one bid for the lot. The award information identifies Vodafone as the selected supplier; no separate evaluation criteria are stated in the available procurement details.

This award shows that West Lothian Council buys organisation-wide mobile voice and data services through a Scottish Government framework, with a direct award route used for this contract. Suppliers competing for a future requirement of this kind would need to provide dependable mobile network coverage and capacity for a public-sector organisation, alongside voice calling, messaging and data connectivity for phones, smartphones and tablets across varied Council services. The Council’s stated objectives point to continuity of service, the ability to accommodate increasing connectivity demand and efficient, cost-conscious communications. Vodafone, a large supplier, secured the award. A credible competitor would therefore need the scale and operational capability to support a broad organisational user base and maintain reliable services, as well as eligibility to supply through the relevant framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

Provision of mobile voice and data services for the Council, including connectivity for mobile phones, smartphones and tablet devices used across Council services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of mobile voice and data services for the Council, including connectivity for mobile phones, smartphones and tablet devices used across Council services. The contract supports the Council's day-to-day operational requirements through the provision of mobile network services, voice calling, messaging and mobile data services. The requirement ensures continuity of service, supports increasing demand for mobile connectivity and enables the Council to maintain efficient and cost-effective mobile communications across its organisation.. Direct Award to Vodafone via SG Mobile Voice & Data Services Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566734
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
£104,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vodafone Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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