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title: "CPT_23_25 Mobile Voice and Data Sims"
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# CPT_23_25 Mobile Voice and Data Sims

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-651f2478-34e4-490d-9531-fa0281c8e4a8

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO), based in London, England, has completed the procurement process for the provision of mobile voice and data sims, with Virgin Media Business Limited serving as the supplier. This contract, valued at £300,000, falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Utilising the Crown Commercial Services RM6261 framework, this selective procurement was a call-off from a pre-existing agreement. The contract commenced on 5 May 2023 and is set to span over three years with two optional 12-month extensions, concluding in May 2028. The key date related to the award was 20 April 2023, marking its status as active.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for large-scale companies that specialise in providing IT and telecommunications services, particularly those able to fulfil complex, multiyear contracts. While the arrangement does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses involved in the broader realm of IT services consulting and software development could benefit from forming partnerships or subcontracting with larger firms like Virgin Media Business Limited to leverage this sector's growth potential. This contract is a significant opening for businesses aiming to expand their influence within the government sector and increase their footprint in delivering telecommunications services across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

National Audit Office (NAO) directly awarded a contract to the supplier through Lot 1: Mobile Voice and Data Services of Crown Commercial Services RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services framework. The selected Supplier Virgin Media Business Limited will be providing sim cards to the NAO. The contract duration will be 3 years with optional two, 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2159f2b1-8db0-4a93-afe2-b50d0551e44f |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2023 - 4 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 16:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2159f2b1-8db0-4a93-afe2-b50d0551e44f
- 15 May 2023 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2159f2b1-8db0-4a93-afe2-b50d0551e44f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2159f2b1-8db0-4a93-afe2-b50d0551e44f
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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