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title: "Mobile Phone Contract - Voice & Data Only"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0627f660-1646-47c7-ab3f-412c9d5752a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST.HELENS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# Mobile Phone Contract - Voice & Data Only

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0627f660-1646-47c7-ab3f-412c9d5752a8

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## Summary

St. Helens Council has completed the procurement process for a "Mobile Phone Contract - Voice & Data Only" under the IT services category. The contract, valued at £81,000, is designated for the United Kingdom and follows a direct award procurement method. The contracting authority has engaged Virgin Media Business Limited as the supplier. The contract period begins on 1st August 2024 and runs through 31st July 2027. Key dates include the award date on 23rd July 2024 and the end of the initial tender period on 31st May 2024.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering solutions in mobile voice and data services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined by the buyer. Virgin Media Business Limited, a large-scale supplier, represents the kind of established company that is well-suited to meet the council's requirements, providing a benchmark for other aspiring companies in the IT service sector.

## Notice

Mobile Phone Contract - Voice & Data Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c3dfa9-c4d0-4085-9684-6259f252e8a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c3dfa9-c4d0-4085-9684-6259f252e8a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c3dfa9-c4d0-4085-9684-6259f252e8a3
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

## Provenance

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