---
title: "Award of mobile contract for AHDB against framework RM6261"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17e64e93-48e6-4d8a-9059-dc6e071be666"
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# Award of mobile contract for AHDB against framework RM6261

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17e64e93-48e6-4d8a-9059-dc6e071be666

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a mobile contract to Virgin Media Business Limited for mobile voice & data services in Coventry, England. The contract, valued at £200,000 and starting on August 23, 2023, will be in effect until September 22, 2025. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on July 3, 2023. The issuing organization was the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses providing mobile telephony services to compete and potentially secure contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for participation. As the contract spans 24 months with a possible extension, businesses with capabilities to deliver mobile voice & data services in the Coventry area should consider engaging with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs to explore potential collaborations.

## Notice

Award against framework RM6261 Lot 1-VMO2-SO1-Mobile Voice & Data for AHDB. The price comparison tool was used to establish which supplier offered better rates against AHDB requirements. The contract is for 24 months with the option to extend for 1+1 should AHDB wish to take these up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00fd0b4f-a855-4116-a06b-34a4b6cc2f21 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2023 - 22 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 4PE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00fd0b4f-a855-4116-a06b-34a4b6cc2f21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00fd0b4f-a855-4116-a06b-34a4b6cc2f21
  24th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/377522e5-143b-4cc1-b715-9654a2cfc5b5
  Redacted contract

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