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title: "Critical Friend Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4357d7c5-6561-499a-bf01-ba6a0daff77c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-12"
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# Critical Friend Support

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4357d7c5-6561-499a-bf01-ba6a0daff77c

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of 'Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A40 mobile phones and optional wallet style cases'. This procurement falls under the category of Mobile Telephones and is located in East of England, United Kingdom. The tender process is open and will close on 19th November 2019 at 23:59:59. The successful contract period is scheduled to commence on 25th November 2019 and culminate on 18th November 2020. The estimated value of this contract is £51, which is below the typical threshold requiring further procedures.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector. With the requirement for approximately 300 mobile units over a 12-month period, businesses that specialise in mobile device procurement, distribution, or related services would be well-positioned to compete. Companies should ensure they fully comprehend the tender requirements and consider reaching out to the contact provided for further clarity, potentially facilitating partnerships that can enhance their bid strengths.

## Notice

Southend Borough Council invites you to quote for the provision of 'Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A40 mobile phones and optional wallet style cases'. If you are interested in bidding for this hardware, please provide a quote based upon our requirements, indicating ability to supply approximately 300 units over 12 months. Additional information: Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a92629-fb5d-4a7e-b676-c19c3233cd8d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2019 - 18 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2019 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a92629-fb5d-4a7e-b676-c19c3233cd8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a92629-fb5d-4a7e-b676-c19c3233cd8d
  12th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55c524a2-5738-4998-8110-469734186584
  Enquiries & Quotation Submissions

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