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title: "Freephone Line"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-455872f7-064a-4313-931a-74d9624ba158"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HS2"
published: "2018-12-17"
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# Freephone Line

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-455872f7-064a-4313-931a-74d9624ba158

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## Summary

The procurement process involved HS2, located in Birmingham, which awarded a contract titled "Freephone Line" to Vodafone Limited. The contract, concerning the telephone network industry, was initiated via a direct procurement method defined as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 3rd December 2018, with a contract period starting from the same date and running until 2nd December 2022. The contract's value was approximately £36,969. The official award notice was published on 17th December 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications and services sectors. Companies specialising in similar service provisions or telecommunications infrastructure may find this an advantageous competition to enter as HS2 continues to seek efficient communication solutions. Such businesses could leverage this award to establish a presence in future procurement processes linked to large-scale organisations like HS2.

## Notice

A contract award to Vodafone for the provision of a Freephone line service for a period of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2bc831-f924-481d-9eff-a62c83e38d86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,969 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,696 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| 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

- 32551400 - Telephone network

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2018 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2bc831-f924-481d-9eff-a62c83e38d86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2bc831-f924-481d-9eff-a62c83e38d86
  17th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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