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title: "Mobile Phone Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d37b55a-1850-4528-9c4d-720bda56ff11"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# Mobile Phone Services

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d37b55a-1850-4528-9c4d-720bda56ff11

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Mobile Phone Services' contract, classified under the postal and telecommunications services industry. The procurement was a selective process, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the YPO 1229 Network Communication and Telecommunication Solutions 2. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 5th January 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 6th January 2026 and conclude on 5th January 2029. The contract, valued at £127,692, serves Somerset and is primarily aimed at service provision. Notably, the tender was deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in mobile telephony services, to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a local government entity. Companies experienced in providing robust communication services, especially those capable of servicing the Taunton area, may find this contract particularly advantageous. SMEs and VCSEs are noted as suitable candidates, suggesting a favourable avenue for smaller businesses to secure public sector contracts, thereby fostering growth and increased market presence.

## Notice

Contract for mobile telephony for Somerset Council. Direct Award via YPO 1229 Network Communication and Telecommunication Solutions 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d475b1-4de7-41d4-bc7b-50ee7f4343c1 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,692 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,692 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCG CORPORATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d475b1-4de7-41d4-bc7b-50ee7f4343c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d475b1-4de7-41d4-bc7b-50ee7f4343c1
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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