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title: "Mobile device SIMs"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5212e0a5-73ef-4cef-9166-7d39a9ee707e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORWICH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-23"
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# Mobile device SIMs

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5212e0a5-73ef-4cef-9166-7d39a9ee707e

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## Summary

The Norwich City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of SIM cards under the title "Mobile device SIMs". The contract falls under the services category with a value of £91,659. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2026, with the tender period closing on September 22, 2023. The buying organisation is located in Norwich, East of England.

This procurement opportunity for SIM cards by Norwich City Council presents a chance for suppliers in the telecommunications industry to explore business growth prospects. The contract was successfully awarded to Vodafone Limited, a large-scale supplier. Businesses well-suited to compete include those experienced in providing mobile voice and data services. The contract's duration and value offer stability and growth potential in the services sector.

## Notice

Norwich City Council and Norwich City Services Limited (NCSL) have a number of mobile telephones in use by staff as well as a number of SIMs in tablets, laptops, door entry systems and various other services. The current contract ended and to avoid service disruption, a new contract was directly awarded to the incumbent via Lot 1 of the Mobile Voice and Data Services Framework (ref: RM6261) with Crown Commercial Services (CCS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c05c3d3-11c6-4a96-a5e2-a0a3c025511a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,659 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,659 |
| 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 | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712112 - SIM cards

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2024 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c05c3d3-11c6-4a96-a5e2-a0a3c025511a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c05c3d3-11c6-4a96-a5e2-a0a3c025511a
  23rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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