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title: "Purchase of SIMs"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE"
published: "2018-09-12"
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# Purchase of SIMs

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ce78bef-dffe-4ce1-a3bf-73201eff9092

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, with a tender titled "Purchase of SIMs", which falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category. This contract is located in Lincoln and is currently in the Award stage, following a selective procurement method. The tender was completed on 31st August 2018, with a contract period starting from 1st September 2018 and running until 31st August 2020. The total contract value is £80,000, with a minimum value of £70,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications services or products. Companies that offer SIM purchasing and service provision capabilities would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The engagement with the Police and Crime Commissioner’s initiatives could foster growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector, enabling them to expand their client base within public procurement.

## Notice

Purchase of SIMs including service provision. Awarding under CCS framework RM1045 - Lot 6

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb37ccdb-a60c-4842-8b10-11e7054429e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 21:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb37ccdb-a60c-4842-8b10-11e7054429e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb37ccdb-a60c-4842-8b10-11e7054429e4
  12th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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