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title: "Mobile Voice & Data Services 2026-29"
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buyer: "FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Mobile Voice & Data Services 2026-29

Buyer: FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f37f9bd-267d-4985-b895-356ae0ddb841

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Mobile Voice & Data Services 2026-29" was undertaken by Folkestone & Hythe District Council, located in Folkestone, England. This contract caters to the mobile-telephone services industry, classified under CPV code 64212000, and aims to provide voice and data services for mobile devices utilised by council staff. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency's framework agreement "RM6261", Lot 1. The tender period concluded on 9th July 2026, with the award made on 16th July 2026 to Virgin Media Business Limited. The contract, valued at £13,392, commences on 1st August 2026 and is set to expire on 31st July 2029, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile communications services, particularly those capable of providing robust and efficient voice and data solutions for public sector public use. Companies like Virgin Media Business Limited are ideal candidates due to their scale and capacity to meet such comprehensive service requirements. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find room for growth within this framework if they can deliver high-quality, competitive services. Businesses engaged in this sector could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and bolster their presence within the public procurement market.

## Notice

Direct award via Lot 1 (Mobile Voice and Data Services Catalogue) of Government Commercial Agency framework "RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services". This contract is for voice and data services for mobile devices used by staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8374f25-3496-4037-bdfd-3761b3fa332c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,392 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,392 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8374f25-3496-4037-bdfd-3761b3fa332c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8374f25-3496-4037-bdfd-3761b3fa332c
  27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

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