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title: "Provision of Mobile Phones"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-332ab922-7b90-495d-b3dc-5ab62999575b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2023-02-08"
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# Provision of Mobile Phones

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-332ab922-7b90-495d-b3dc-5ab62999575b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of 400 mobile phones was conducted by OFSTED, a contracting authority based in Manchester, England. The tender, titled "Provision of Mobile Phones," falls under the goods category with a total contract value of £106,283.2 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC. The tender had a deadline for submission on February 1, 2023, and the contract period runs from February 7 to February 28, 2023.

This tender by OFSTED for mobile phones represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the technology industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete as the tender is suitable for them. The procurement stage has been completed with the award granted to SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC, indicating a successful opportunity for growth in the mobile telecommunications sector. Businesses interested in providing mobile phone services can benefit from engaging with OFSTED's future procurement activities.

## Notice

Provision of 400 Mobile Phones for new staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8c196a-2129-4ca8-9d9c-db30539b21c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2023 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,283 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,483 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8c196a-2129-4ca8-9d9c-db30539b21c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8c196a-2129-4ca8-9d9c-db30539b21c3
  8th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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